Physical Science Composite Teaching (Physics) BS - 4 Year Degree Map

Fall Semester (15 credits)

• MATH 1220 - Calculus II (QL) 4 credit(s)
• PHYS 1080 - Intelligent Life in the Universe (BPS) 3 credit(s)

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• PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s) or
• PHYS 2310 - Physics for Scientists I (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s)

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• PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I 1 credit(s)
• University Studies Breadth Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (14 credits)

• BIOL 1010 - Biology and the Citizen (BLS) 3 credit(s)
• ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)

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• PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s) or
• PHYS 2320 - Physics for Scientists II (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s)

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• PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II 1 credit(s)
• University Studies Breadth Course (3 credits)

Fall Semester (18 credits)

• CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
• CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
• GEO 1110 - Physical Geology (BPS) 3 credit(s)
• GEO 1115 - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 credit(s)
• PHYS 1040 - Introductory Astronomy (BPS) 3 credit(s)
• University Studies Breadth Courses (6 credits)

Spring Semester (17 credits)

See advisor, Karalee Ransom, to apply for STEP (Secondary Teacher Education Program).

• CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4 credit(s)
• CHEM 1225 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II 1 credit(s)
• ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
• University Studies Breadth Course (3 credits)
• STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) 3 credit(s)
• PSC 2000 - The Atmosphere and Weather (BPS) 3 credit(s)

Fall Semester (13-15 credits)

A grade of C or better is required for all graded STEP courses.

• CHEM 2300 - Principles of Organic Chemistry 3 credit(s) or
• CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I 4 credit(s)

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• CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
• Physics Elective Course 2500+ level (3 credits)
• SCED 3300 - Clinical Experience I 1 credit(s)
• SCED 5820 - Science Education Teaching and Dispositions Knowledge 3 credit(s)
• Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)  Course (2-3 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

A grade of C or better is required for all graded STEP courses.

• ITLS 5500 - Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education 3 credit(s)
• SCED 5100 - Motivation and Classroom Management 3 credit(s)
• SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
• SCED 4300 - Clinical Experience II 1 credit(s)
• SCED 5821 - Three-Dimensional Science and Engineering Pedagogical Knowledge 3 credit(s)
• Physics Elective Course 2500+ level (3 credits)

Fall Semester (13-16 credits)

Elective credits could include  GEO 2200 - The Earth Through Time 3 credits  and  WILD 2200 - Ecology of Our Changing World (BLS)3 credits . These courses would be used to obtain the earth science endorsement needed to teach 9th-grade science.

A grade of C or better is required for all graded STEP courses.

• SCED 5200 - Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI) 3 credit(s)
• SCED 5210 - Learning Theory, Curriculum, and Assessment 3 credit(s)
• SPED 4000 - Education of Students with Disabilities 3 credit(s)
• Elective Credits  (4-7 credits)

Spring Semester (12 credits)

A grade of C or better is required for all graded STEP courses.

• SCED 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit(s)
• SCED 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools 10 credit(s)