150 EduE
412 Library Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
United States
About This Program
In the Teaching Physical 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.
This Bachelor of Applied (B.A.Sc.) degree prepares you for licensure in Teaching Chemistry (grades 9-12) or Teaching Physics (grades 9-12). You choose your preferred emphasis of chemistry or physics. Coursework is offered by the Department of Education with the Department of Chemistry or Physics. You have the option of concurrently working toward General Science (grades 5-8) licensure.
Program Highlights
- Graduates are eligible for MN licensure in teaching Physics grades 9-12 or teaching Chemistry grades 9-12, with the option of adding General Science grades 5-8
- Courses are rooted in current best practices that prepare graduates to help students discover the world around them through inquiry and exploration
- 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
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) Club
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.
Teaching Physical Science B.A.Sc.