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The Science Education: Earth & Environmental Science concentration (BS) degree is one of five undergraduate degree options in the Science Education program in the Department of STEM Education.Ìý

This degree program prepares teacher-leaders to have a deep understanding of the pedagogical strategies to teach high school Earth and Environmental Science. Students complete courses focused on Earth and Environmental Sciences and Science education, obtain relevant pedagogical experiences while immersed in rich field experiences in science classrooms, and emphasize teaching science with technology. Upon successful completion of the program, students are recommended for an initial North Carolina teaching license in grades 9-12. They will be able to seek employment opportunities in education and make a positive difference in their communities.

The goals and objectives of the BS degree in Science Education are:

• To enable and ensure that each prospective teacher enriches his/her life through a comprehensive university education
• To develop the professional qualities and academic background needed to teach science to all student levels in the grade for which the teacher is certified
• To develop a general knowledge foundation upon which specialized professional knowledge is built, and upon which a well-rounded university education is the base

Coursework for the degree is divided into four types of knowledge:

• General pedagogical knowledge — the nature of learners and general principles of instruction
• Content-area knowledge — knowledge of the natural sciences
• Pedagogical content knowledge — principles of curriculum, instruction and assessment directly related to the natural sciences
• Context knowledge — understanding the culture of the school, community and society in which educational institutions exist and function

Students in this program also have the opportunity to participate in:Ìý

• Undergraduate researchÌý
• The student chapter of the NC Science Teachers Association (NCSTA), and other high impact experiences such as Passport to Success, SAY Village, and study abroadÌý
• Outreach and tutoring in local schools
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Contact

Department of STEM Education
North Carolina State ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾
208 Poe Hall, 2310 Stinson Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695

Matt Reynolds, Ph.D.

AssistantÌýTeaching Professor

Undergraduate and MAT Program Coordinator for Science Education

NC State ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾Ìý

Campus Box 7801

Poe Hall 326P

Raleigh, NC 27695

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Plan Requirements

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A grade of C or higher is required.

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A grade of C or higher is required for science content courses, up to two courses with a grade below a C is permitted

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A grade of B- or higher is required.

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Admission to the Professional Semester is required.

Earth and Environmental Science Electives

Earth and Environmental Science Electives 300/400 Level

Earth Science Lab Electives

ÌýAdvised Science Electives

ÌýHistory & Philosophy of Science Education Elective

Semester Sequence

This is a sample.

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A grade of C or higher is required.

²

A grade of C or higher is required for science content courses, up to two courses with a grade below a C is permitted

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A grade of B- or higher is required.

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Prior admission to the Professional Semester is required.

Career Opportunities

Career Titles

• Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
• Biology Professor
• Chemistry Professor
• Elementary School Teacher
• Environmental Science Professor
• High School Teacher
• Middle School Teacher
• Physics Professor

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