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Bachelor of Science in Science (Secondary)

Requirements for a Major Science - Secondary Endorsement (88 credits)

The Major in Science with Secondary Endorsement is designed for students seeking certification to teach science in middle grades (5-9) and/or high school (7-12), or both. Students who pass the Michigan Department of Education Science Secondary Test will receive the Science DQ 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 science secondary education major with a 3.0 GPA and have an overall GPA of 2.7.

Associated Programs

Secondary Education Major. In order to achieve certification, all students must also complete a major in Secondary Education through the College of Education and Community Innovation (CECI). Together, the two majors meet the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Standards for the Preparation of Teachers of Science (endorsement code DQ). Candidates must also pass the corresponding MTTC tests to earn their teacher certificate and endorsements.

Requirements for the Secondary Endorsement - Core Courses

The Major in Science with Secondary Endorsement must be completed with a GPA of 2.7 to apply for the Teacher Apprenticeship (EDI 331/EDI 332) and Internship (EDI 431/EDI 432) experiences.

All science majors with Secondary Endorsement will complete the following required core courses:

Biology

Chemistry

Earth Science

Physics

Mathematics and Statistics

Science

Capstone

Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Science - Secondary Endorsement

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

Year One
Fall

Winter

Summer

Year Two
Fall

Winter

Summer

  • Appropriate courses in the Secondary Education major, PSY 331 and EDF 315
  • Appropriate courses in general education

Year Three
Fall

Winter

Year Four
Fall

Winter

  • Teaching Apprenticeship (EDI 331/EDI 332) (6 credits)
  • Required courses in the Secondary Education major (6 credits), including EDS 319 and EDT 477

Year Five

STARTING WITH CALCULUS

Year One

Year Two

Year Three

Year Four

Science Program Description

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