This program of study includes the following concentration options:
- Biology Concentration
- Chemistry Concentration
- Earth Science Concentration
- Physics Concentration
- General Science Concentration
Introduction
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.
One concentration is required, however, students may add additional overlapping concentrations, and an available Secondary Education math minor is also encouraged.
Student Resources
Website: SMATE
Contact information: General Science Education Program Manager/Advisor, Lori Torres, Science Lecture (SL) 220, 360-650-7605, Lori.Torres@wwu.edu
Department advising: See the Advising section of the SMATE website.
Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Career Services Center: Connect major to a career
Sample Careers: Middle and High School Science Teachers
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
Category of Major : Open major
Students wishing to declare this major should meet with a program advisor and complete a Student Academic Declaration and Change Form.
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.
