2023-2024 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Science (Secondary)
- Requirements for a Major in Integrated Science - Secondary Education
- Major Requirements
- Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Integrated Science - Secondary Education
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, 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
- BIO 120 - General Biology I (4 credits)
- BIO 121 - General Biology II (4 credits)
- BIO 210 - Evolutionary Biology (3 credits)
- BIO 215 - Ecology (4 credits)
- BIO 375 - Genetics (3 credits)
- BIO 376 - Genetics Laboratory (1 credit)
Chemistry
- CHM 115 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
- CHM 116 - Principles of Chemistry II (5 credits)
- CHM 221 - Survey of Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
- CHM 231 - Introductory Organic Chemistry (4 credits)
- CHM 351 - Introduction to Physical Chemistry (3 credits)
Earth Science
- GEO 111 - Exploring the Earth (4 credits)
- GEO 112 - Earth History (4 credits)
- GEO 203 - Weather and Climate for Pre-Service Teachers (3 credits)
- GEO 214 - Solid Earth Materials and Systems (4 credits)
- GEO 220 - Earth Surface Materials and Systems (4 credits)
Physics
- PHY 105 - Descriptive Astronomy (3 credits)
- PHY 230 - Principles of Physics I (5 credits)
- PHY 231 - Principles of Physics II (5 credits)
- PHY 302 - Introduction to Modern Physics (4 credits)
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
- BIO 120 - General Biology I (4 credits)
- BIO 121 - General Biology II (4 credits)
- CHM 115 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
- CHM 116 - Principles of Chemistry II (5 credits)
- MTH 122 - College Algebra (3 credits)
- MTH 123 - Trigonometry (3 credits)
Year Two
- BIO 210 - Evolutionary Biology (3 credits)
- BIO 215 - Ecology (4 credits)
- GEO 111 - Exploring the Earth (4 credits)
- GEO 112 - Earth History (4 credits)
- MTH 201 - Calculus I (4 credits)
- MTH 202 - Calculus II (4 credits)
Year Three
- BIO 375 - Genetics (3 credits)
- BIO 376 - Genetics Laboratory (1 credit)
- CHM 221 - Survey of Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
- CHM 231 - Introductory Organic Chemistry (4 credits)
- GEO 203 - Weather and Climate for Pre-Service Teachers (3 credits)
- PHY 230 - Principles of Physics I (5 credits)
- PHY 231 - Principles of Physics II (5 credits)
Year Four
- CHM 351 - Introduction to Physical Chemistry (3 credits)
- GEO 214 - Solid Earth Materials and Systems (4 credits)
- GEO 220 - Earth Surface Materials and Systems (4 credits)
- PHY 105 - Descriptive Astronomy (3 credits)
- PHY 302 - Introduction to Modern Physics (4 credits)
- SCI 440 - Physics and Chemistry in Secondary Education (3 credits)
- SCI 450 - Earth and Life Science in Secondary Education (3 credits)
STARTING WITH CALCULUS
Year One
- BIO 120 - General Biology I (4 credits)
- BIO 121 - General Biology II (4 credits)
- CHM 115 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
- CHM 116 - Principles of Chemistry II (5 credits)
- MTH 201 - Calculus I (4 credits)
- MTH 202 - Calculus II (4 credits)
Year Two
- BIO 210 - Evolutionary Biology (3 credits)
- BIO 215 - Ecology (4 credits)
- GEO 111 - Exploring the Earth (4 credits)
- GEO 112 - Earth History (4 credits)
Year Three
- BIO 375 - Genetics (3 credits)
- BIO 376 - Genetics Laboratory (1 credit)
- CHM 221 - Survey of Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
- CHM 231 - Introductory Organic Chemistry (4 credits)
- GEO 203 - Weather and Climate for Pre-Service Teachers (3 credits)
- PHY 230 - Principles of Physics I (5 credits)
- PHY 231 - Principles of Physics II (5 credits)
Year Four
- CHM 351 - Introduction to Physical Chemistry (3 credits)
- GEO 214 - Solid Earth Materials and Systems (4 credits)
- GEO 220 - Earth Surface Materials and Systems (4 credits)
- PHY 105 - Descriptive Astronomy (3 credits)
- PHY 302 - Introduction to Modern Physics (4 credits)