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The Science Education major at BHSU provides students the opportunity to become deeply immersed in the content of two scientific disciplines while learning innovative strategies to help secondary students learn these subjects. Students choose two areas of study from biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics.

This composite major helps meet the growing demand for science teachers throughout the country. Rural schools particularly need to hire teachers who are prepared to teach in more than one science content area.

What are the benefits of getting your Science Education degree from BHSU?

Learn from BHSU world-class science faculty in state-of-the-art laboratories
Participate in extensive content and teaching experiences that will prepare you to be successful
Take advantage of the small class sizes and one-to-one attention from dedicated professors

The Center for the Advancement of Math and Science Education (CAMSE) promotes effective and meaningful teaching and learning science and mathematics at all levels. Areas of emphasis include:

Preparation
Support of teachers already in the field through professional development in math content, science content, and innovative teaching strategies.
Dissemination and evaluation of instructional materials.
Research on the teaching and learning of mathematics and science.

The Distinguished Scholars program offers students the opportunity to explore math and science concepts in a new light, experience innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and to explore career paths related to education. Stipends and scholarships are available to participants.

For additional information about the Distinguished Scholars program, contact Julie Dahl or Vicki Kapust

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Career Opportunities

Science Education majors - prepare for an exciting career today:

Science Teacher
Research Institute

Graduate Programs

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Secondary Education

Minor in Earth Science - 20 hours

4 GEOL 201 Physical Geology & 201L Lab
4 GEOL 203 Historical Geology & 203L lab
3 GEOL 321 Conservation of Natural Resources
3 PHYS 185 Introduction of Astronomy & 185L Lab

6 Take two courses from the following:

GEOL 310 Volcanology
GEOL 340 Minerology/Petrology
GEOL 350 Environmental Geology
GEOL 360 Environmental Geochemistry
GEOL 370 Hydrogeology
SCI 388 Global Positioning & GIS

Minor in Earth Science - Teaching - 22 hours

4 GEOL 201 Physical Geology & 201L Lab
4 GEOL 203 Historical Geology & 203L lab
3 GEOL 321 Conservation of Natural Resources
3 PHYS 185 Introduction of Astronomy & 185L Lab
2 SEED 413 7-12 Science Methods

6 Take two courses from the following:

GEOL 340 Minerology/Petrology
GEOL 350 Environmental Geology
GEOL 360 Environmental Geochemistry
GEOL 370 Hydrogeology