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What Can I Do With a Major in Science Education?
The Adolescent/Young Adult science majors lead to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Students who wish to become licensed in the State of Ohio to teach science to students in grades 7-12 will choose at least one of seven science licensure areas: Earth Science, Earth Science/Chemistry, Earth Science/Life Science, Earth Science/Physics, Life Science, Life Science/Physics, and Physical Science Education.
Science teaching is a complex activity. It is at the heart of science education. The science education program at Miami University provides theoretical and practical knowledge, and abilities about science learning and science teaching that are consistent with the National Science Teaching Standards. Science licensure not only provides the science content required for successful teaching but also the research-based information and activities that teachers of science should know and be able to plan for and to implement in schools. Some of those activities include inquiry-based science instruction, strategies to guide and facilitate student learning, assessments of student learning and teaching, developing environments conducive to learning science, and creating communities of learners while providing a relevant and content-rich science curriculum.
Entering students must preference pre-major status in one of the science areas and later apply for admission to a cohort. Pre-majors become majors when they are accepted in a cohort, usually following one year of full-time study. Admission to cohorts is competitive with the number of admissions determined by the number of students the Department of Teacher Education can teach effectively.
Interests
First and foremost is a sincere desire and aptitude for working with students in grades 7-12. A strong interest and proficiency in the sciences is also essential. The combination of these interests and skills is appropriate for this career path. Students who choose one of the science licensure areas will study different combinations of botany, microbiology, geology, chemistry, statistics, science and society, physics, zoology, educational technology, psychology, school organization and the fundamental principles, techniques, and materials of science teaching.
Opportunities - Careers
Students successfully completing the program requirements as outlined in their majors will be eligible to be licensed by the State of Ohio in one of the above listed areas for students in grades 7-12.
Sources of Additional Information
- Department of Teacher Education (401 McGuffey Hall, 529-6443)
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