USAO Division of Education, BS in Natural Science with Science Teacher Certification


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USAO Home Education Home Teacher Ed Home		Bachelor of Science in Natural Science with Science Teacher Certification The USAO Science Teacher Certification Program is offered through the Division of Science and Physical Education and combines liberal arts learning with teacher preparation. Its goal is to prepare individuals become effective science teachers to obtain an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in science . This program is a standards-based program, based upon the standards and guidelines put forth by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the State Competencies, and the findings from "Effective Teacher" research. Collectively, these standards and research findings provide the knowledge base for what science teachers are to know and to do. Individuals successfully completing this program are qualified to obtain an Oklahoma teaching certificate to teach biology, physics, chemistry, and/or general science in grades 6-12. Since USAO teacher certification programs are nationally certified by The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) certification in other states is simplified. It is recommended that certification be initially obtained in Oklahoma prior to seeking certification from another state. A program checklist for a degree in natural science with teacher certification is provided below. Students wishing to pursue a teaching certificate in science should consult Dr. Peter Thomas, the science education advisor. Natural Science Degree with Science Teacher Certification Program Plan Program Requirements Admission to the Teacher Education Program Satisfy the Foreign Language Competency Requirement Satisfy the Professional Portfolio Requirement Admission to the Professional Trimester Overall Grade Point Average 2.5 2.75 Grade Point Average in Certification Area Successful Completion of Certification Exams Required General Education/Liberal Arts Courses IDS 1001 Freshman Orientation IDS 1013 Rhetoric and Public Speaking IDS 1113 Writing I IDS 1213 Writing II IDS 1133 Individual in Contemporary Society IDS 1223 Mathematics in the Modern World IDS 2003 Introduction to Computer Science IDS 2880 Computer Lab IDS 2013 Foundations of Physical Science IDS 2023 Foundations of Life Science IDs 2011 Foundations of Life Science Lab IDS 2133 American Civilization (History & Government) I IDS 2143 American Civilization (History & Government) II IDS 3223 Political & Economic Systems and Theories IDS 3313 World Thought and Culture to 500 C.E. IDS 3323 World Thought and Culture from 500 to 1650 C.E. IDS 4333 World Thought and Culture from 1650 C.E. to Present IDS 4522 Senior Seminar PHED 1011 Concepts of Health and Fitness PHED Any Activity (1 hour) Artistic Expression, 2 hours TOTAL HOURS in General Education: 50 Required Professional Education Courses EDUC 2002 Orientation to Teaching EDUC 2011 Directed Field Experiences I EDUC 2022 Education of the Exceptional Child EDUC 2103 Human Development and Learning EDUC 3102 Educational Psychology EDUC 3203 School & Society EDUC 3211 Directed Field Experience II EDUC 3343 Educational Media and Technology EDUC 4442 Classroom Management and Evaluation Theory EDUC 4410 Student Teaching EDUC 4542 Applied Professional Studies NSCI 4463 Methods of Teaching Secondary Science Courses must be taken concurrently. TOTAL HOURS in Professional Education: 34* Required Science Courses Area I: Biology BIOL 1014 General Botany BIOL 1114 General Zoology BIOL 2254 Human Anatomy BIOL 3124 Human Physiology BIOL 3334 General Genetics BIOL 3813 Basic Microbio BIOL 3811 Basic Microbio Lab Area II: Chemistry CHEM 1113 General Chemistry I CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Lab I CHEM 1123 General Chemistry II CHEM 1121 General Chemistry Lab II CHEM 3303 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 3302 Organic Chemistry Lab I Area III: Physics PHYS 2114 General Physics I PHYS 1301 General Physics Lab I PHYS 2124 General Physics II PHYS 1401 General Physics Lab II Area IV: Earth Science NSCI 2113: Geology/Oceanography NSCI 2123: Meteorology/Astronomy Required Lab Assistant for 1 trimester TOTAL HOURS in Science: 53 Required Supporting Courses: MATH 1513 College Algebra MATH 1613 Trigonometry MATH 2203 Elementary Statistics
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