CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Math & Science Education majors are able to find careers in a variety of fields:
Math Teacher
Science Teacher
Software Engineering
Technical Writing
Data Processing
Statistical Processing
The Math and Science Education major at Black Hills State University equips students to meet the tremendous demand for math and science teachers. The program provides a composite teaching major in science and math. Students prepare to teach math and select a science teaching field from biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics.
A high percentage of BHSU graduates in Math and Science Education are hired immediately after graduation, since they are well prepared to teach in two fields greatly needed throughout the nation. They are also prepared to enter graduate schools in education, research, science, or law.
Why BHSU?
Required Core
Take one course from the following:
Methods
Choose one area of science:
Biology - 24 semester hours
Chemistry - 20 semester hours
Earth Science - 20 semester hours
Physics - 19 semester hours
Pre-Professional Teaching Core - 18 semester hours
Professional Secondary Ed Teaching Core - 26 semester hours
Gen Ed Requirements - 30 semester hours
A minor is NOT required with this major but electives are required to total 120 hours. Students are encouraged to pursue a minor.
* Global Requirement: depending on your selection, this requirement will satisfy 3 hours of either Social Science or Arts & Humanities requirements. Take 1 course from AIS/HIST 257, ANTH 210, ARTH 211/212/251, ENGL 211/212, GEOG 210, HIST 121/122/153, HUM 100, MCOM 151, POLS 141/250
*Current students, please refer to the DegreeWorks Dashboard in MyBHSU to confirm your major requirements.
Internships and field experiences are an important part of our program and are coordinated by the faculty. Students spend a minimum of 45 hours in the classrooms during their sophomore year, 100 hours during their junior year, and end their program with a 16 week student teaching experience. Some students may qualify for Project Select.
You can join student organizations like the student chapter of the National Teachers of Science and take advantage of the large math and science teacher’s library held at the Center for the Advancement of Mathematics and Science Education (CAMSE) at BHSU.
Math & Science Education majors are able to find careers in a variety of fields:
Math Teacher
Science Teacher
Software Engineering
Technical Writing
Data Processing
Statistical Processing