General Science — Middle Level, BAE

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Department of Science Education, College of Science and Engineering

84-85 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 Computer Science, 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 major satisfies the academic major requirement for teacher certification with an endorsement in elementary education and leads to a middle level science endorsement. It must be accompanied by the professional preparation program in elementary education or secondary education.

Why Consider a General Science - Middle Level Major?

If you want a broad base of knowledge in the field of science to prepare you for teaching any science subject at the elementary or 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.

Contact Information

General Science Education
Director and Advisor
Emily Borda
Chemistry Building 250D
360-650-3637
Emily.Borda@wwu.edu

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

Secondary Education Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Professional Program Information
360-650-3347
wce.wwu.edu/sec/secondary-education

Elementary Educational
Professional Program
Information
Miller Hall 300
360-650-3336
wce.wwu.edu/eled/
elementary-education

Teacher Education Admissions
Miller Hall 150
360-650-3313
wce.wwu.edu/admission

Elementary Education Program Manager
Miller Hall 301D
360-650-7948

Sample Careers

Middle School Science Teacher

Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

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

Grade Requirements

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

Requirements

❑ One course from:
ASTR 103 - Introduction to Astronomy Credits: 4
ASTR 113 - Sun, Moon, and Planets Credits: 3
❑ BIOL 204 - Introduction to Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity w/lab Credits: 5
❑ BIOL 205 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology w/lab Credits: 5
❑ BIOL 206 - Introduction to Organismal Biology w/lab Credits: 5
❑ CHEM 161 - General Chemistry I Credits: 5
❑ CHEM 162 - General Chemistry II Credits: 5
❑ CHEM 163 - General Chemistry III Credits: 5
❑ GEOL 211 - Physical Geology Credits: 5
❑ GEOL 212 - Historical Geology Credits: 4
❑ GEOL 252 - The Earth and Its Weather Credits: 4
❑ MATH 115 - Precalculus II Credits: 5
❑ PHYS 101 - Physics Analysis Credits: 4
❑ PHYS 102 - Physics and Contemporary Issues Credits: 3
❑ PHYS 104 - Physics Applications Credits: 4
❑ SCED 201 - Matter and Energy in Physical Systems Credits: 4
❑ SCED 202 - Matter and Energy in Earth Systems Credits: 4
❑ SCED 203 - Matter and Energy in Life Systems Credits: 4
❑ SCED 204 - Matter and Energy in Chemical Systems Credits: 4
❑ SCED 370 - Science and Society Credits: 3
❑ SCED 492 - Field Experience in Middle School Science Credits: 3

Additional Requirements

Elementary Education Professional Program Requirements (104-106 credits)

Department of Elementary Education, Woodring College of Education

Introduction

This program centers an anti-bias, anti-racist, social justice philosophy and leads to a recommendation to the state of Washington for a teaching certificate with an Elementary Education endorsement. Students seeking a bachelor’s degree with teacher certification and an endorsement in elementary education must complete the GURs, an approved academic major, and the professional education course work listed below.

Admission and Declaration Process

See the Elementary Education section of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements.

Grade Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the elementary education professional program and in all courses required for the endorsement.

Professional Studies Core (23 credits)

❑ ELED 303 - Educational Psychology - Development and Learning Credits: 5
❑ ELED 310 - Education, Culture, and Equity Credits: 5
❑ ELED 370 - Introduction to Teaching Credits: 5
❑ I T 344 - Foundations of Technology in Teaching and Learning Credits: 1
❑ I T 442 - Digital Decisions: Technology for Educators Credits: 3
❑ SPED 364 - Teaching Each Student Credits: 4

Elementary Program — Methods, Curriculum Content, and Field Experiences (81-83 credits)

❑ One course from:
ART 398 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Educators Credits: 3
DNC 398 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Educators Credits: 3
MUS 398 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Educators Credits: 3
THTR 398 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Educators Credits: 3
❑ EDUC 311 - Understanding Washington State Tribal History, Culture, and Government: Since Time Immemorial Curriculum Credits: 1
❑ ELED 425 - Social Studies for the Elementary School Credits: 5
❑ ELED 460 - Children’s Literature in the Classroom Credits: 5
❑ ELED 470 - Developing Teaching Credits: 5
❑ ELED 471 - Documenting Teaching Credits: 5
❑ ELED 480 - Literacy: Beginning Communicators Credits: 5
❑ ELED 481 - Literacy: Fluent Communicators Credits: 5
❑ ELED 491 - September Experience Credits: 2
❑ ELED 492 - Practicum: Experience in Literacy Methods Credits: 4
❑ ELED 494 - Internship - Elementary Credits: 2-16
❑ HLED 455 - Health Education Grades K-8 Credits: 2
❑ MATH 381 - Teaching K-8 Mathematics I Credits: 4
❑ MATH 382 - Teaching K-8 Mathematics II Credits: 4
❑ MATH 383 - Teaching K-8 Mathematics III Credits: 4
❑ MATH 491 - Internship Seminar - Teaching K-8 Mathematics Credits: 2
❑ PE 345 - Physical Education for Elementary School Credits: 3
❑ SCED 480 - Science Methods and Curriculum for the Elementary School Credits: 5
❑ SCED 490 - Laboratory/Field Experience in Elementary Science Credits: 3

Secondary Education Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Professional Program (58 credits)

❑ SEC 303 - Teaching Adolescents: Development and Identity Credits: 4
❑ SEC 310 - Education, Culture, and Equity Credits: 4
❑ SEC 410 - Dynamics of Teaching Credits: 2
❑ SEC 411 - Philosophical Foundations of Education Credits: 4
❑ SEC 425 - Developmental Reading, Writing and Learning in Secondary Schools Credits: 4
❑ SEC 430 - Secondary School Methods I - Instructional Strategies, Daily Planning, and Standards Credits: 4
❑ SEC 431 - Secondary School Methods II-Assessment and Long Term Planning Credits: 4
❑ SEC 432 - Secondary School Methods III - Management, Motivation and Discipline Credits: 4
❑ SEC 433 - Teaching and Learning Laboratory Credits: 1
❑ SEC 435 - Secondary Practicum I Credits: 2
❑ SEC 436 - Secondary Practicum II Credits: 1
❑ I T 444 - Classroom Use of Instructional Technology (Secondary) Credits: 2
❑ SEC 495 - Internship - Secondary Credits: 18
❑ SPED 363 - Secondary Students With Special Needs Credits: 4

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements 2021-22
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement