Dec 17, 2024

2012-2013 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2012)

2012-2013 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2012) ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.

Earth Science (Composite Teaching) - BS

College of Science

Department of Geology

Students must complete the General Education Requirements :

GEO 1110
will fulfill the Physical Sciences Breadth Requirement

Student must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements :

GEO 3550
and
GEO 4700
will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement
Complete at least two credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following catagories: Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) and Social Sciences (DSS)

Earth Science Composite Teaching Major (95 credits)

Requirements:

Students must also complete the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) as follows:

Level 1 (11 credits)

Level 2 (12 credits)

Level 3 (12 credits)

Note:

The Teaching Science I and II courses (SCED 3400 and SCED 4400 ) are only taught once per year. Therefore, it is important for students to consult with their advisor to fit these courses in the correct sequence into their plan of study.

This curriculum meets the standards of the Utah Core Curriculum—Science 7-12.

All USU teacher education candidates will be required to take and pass the content exam approved by the Utah State Office of Education in their major content area prior to student teaching.

A 2.75 minimum GPA is required for both admission to and graduation from the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP).

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits	120
Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)	2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better	100
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above)	40
USU Credits (30 USU credits, 20 of which must be upper-division courses, 10 of which must be courses required for student’s major)	30 USU credits
Completion of approved major program of study	See college advisor
Credits in minor (if required)	12
Credits in American Institutions (ECN 1500 ;HIST 1700 , HIST 2700 or HIST 2710 ; HONR 1300 ; POLS 1100 ; or USU 1300	3
General Education Requirements and University Studies Depth Requirements