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2020-2021 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog

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Bachelor of Science in Integrated Science (Secondary)

Requirements for a Major in Integrated Science - Secondary Education

GVSU's integrated science secondary education major is for students seeking certification for teaching science in grades 6-12. Students who pass the Michigan Department of Education Integrated Science Secondary Test will receive the Integrated Science DI Endorsement, which is in high demand for job placement in the State of Michigan. The endorsement certifies students to teach general science courses at the middle school level, and also discipline specific courses in biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics at the high school level. This major prepares students in both a breadth and depth of science content, as well as in science teaching methods, in order to prepare preservice teachers for a broad range of teaching opportunities. To be certified, students must complete the ISCI secondary education major with a 3.0 GPA and have an overall GPA of 2.7.

Major Requirements

There are 89 credits required.

Biology

Chemistry

Earth Science

Physics

Mathematics

Science

Capstone

Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Integrated Science - Secondary Education

The suggested order of coursework varies on math preparation. Following are options for starting with college algebra or calculus.

STARTING WITH COLLEGE ALGEBRA

Year One

Year Two

Year Three

Year Four

STARTING WITH CALCULUS

Year One

Year Two

Year Three

Year Four

Integrated Science Program Description

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