150 EduE
412 Library Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
United States
About This Program
In the Teaching Earth & Space Science program, you learn how to teach sciences both inside and outside the classroom, integrating environmental education into formal and non-formal settings such as parks and nature centers. In the heart of northern Minnesota, you have the opportunity to go out into our abundant natural environments to apply science to the real world.
The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree prepares you for licensure in General Science (grades 5-8) as well as a second license in Teaching Earth and Space Science (grades 9-12). Coursework is offered by the Department of Education with the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. You have the option of completing an environmental education emphasis with this major.
Program Highlights
- Graduates are eligible for MN licensure in Teaching Earth & Space Science grades 9-12 with General Science grades 5-8
- Coursework is offered by the Department of Education with the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Graduates are highly sought after for their in-depth understanding of science, teaching, and technology
- Focused coursework on teaching about and with American Indians, as well as the role of diversity in American education; candidates develop an understanding of working with all learners
- Courses are rooted in current best practices that prepare you to help students discover the world around you through inquiry and exploration
Research & Experiential Learning
- Field-based program with opportunities to be immersed in multiple classrooms
Student Internships
- Fifty hours of apprenticeship in the classroom prior to the full semester of student teaching
Potential Careers
Entry Level
- Middle or high school teacher
- Teach science in a non-formal education setting such as a zoo, museum, or park
Advanced Degree
- Dean of students
- Principal
- School counselor
- Superintendent
- Community college instructor
Scholarships
Current students in CEHSP may be eligible for both merit-based and need-based scholarships. More than 100 scholarships are available each academic year.
Get Involved
- Education Minnesota Aspiring Educators (EMAE)
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.
Teaching Earth & Space Science B.A.Sc.