2024-2025 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Science (Secondary)
- Requirements for a Major Science - Secondary Endorsement (88 credits)
- Requirements for the Secondary Endorsement - Core Courses
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
- BIO 120 - General Biology I (4 credits)
- BIO 121 - General Biology II (4 credits)
- BIO 210 - Evolutionary Biology (3 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)
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 201 - Inquiry: The Mechanical and Thermal World (4 credits)
- PHY 202 - Physics For Teachers: Motion, Energy, and Forces (4 credits)
- PHY 203 - Physics for Teachers: Light, Sound, and Electromagnetism (2 credits)
- PHY 205 - Astronomy for Teachers (3 credits)
Mathematics and Statistics
Science
- SCI 316 - Engineering Design for Teachers (3 credits)
- SCI 326 - Experimental Methods in Physical Science for Teachers (3 credits)
- SCI 336 - Ecology for Teachers (4 credits)
- SCI 440 - Physics and Chemistry in Secondary Education (3 credits)
Capstone