Dec 13, 2024  
2015-2016 Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Science — Secondary, BAE


Department of Science Education, College of Science and Engineering

90-112 credits

Introduction

The Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Program is a visionary and practical program designed to enrich the training and education of K-12 pre-service teachers and, through them, their students. From a collaboration of the disciplines of Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Physics/ Astronomy, Mathematics, and Engineering, the Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Program (SMATE) offers an opportunity for teachers and future teachers to gain specific skills and broaden talents within their chosen discipline.

This program is designed to prepare future teachers at the middle school and secondary level with an emphasis in Science. This major must be accompanied by the professional preparation program in secondary education offered through Woodring College of Education.

Why Consider a General Science - Secondary Major?

If you want a broad base of knowledge in the field of science to prepare you for teaching any science subject at the secondary level, this major will provide it. You will take a range of introductory courses from different areas of science, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geology, along with an in-depth on a single subject such as Biology or Chemistry.

 Contact Information

General Science Education Advisor
Edward Geary
Science, Mathematics
& Technology Education 250D
360-650-3637
Edward.Geary@wwu.edu

General Science Program Manager
Lori Torres
Science, Mathematics
& Technology Education 220
360-650-7605
Lori.Torres@wwu.edu

Teacher Education Admissions
Miller Hall 150
360-650-3313
wce.wwu.edu/admissions/secondary-education

Secondary Education
Program Coordinator

Christina Carlson
Miller Hall 401A
360-650-3327
Christina.Carlson@wwu.edu

Secondary Education
Program Manager

Janna Cecka
Miller Hall 401C
360-650-3347
Janna.Cecka@wwu.edu

 Sample Careers

Secondary Education Teacher

 Major/Career Resources

http://www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admissions and Declaration Process):

This major must be accompanied by the professional preparation program in secondary education. Courses required for a state teaching endorsement must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See the Secondary Education  section of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C (2.0) or better is required for courses in the secondary education professional program and all courses required for the endorsement.

Additional Requirements