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If you’re planning on teaching middle school science, the Natural Science Secondary Minor should be taken with an education major. In this program, you’ll study biology, earth science, and physical science, including chemistry and astronomy.
Minor in Natural Science Secondary
Curriculum & Requirements
Natural Science Secondary Minor
This minor does not fulfill the state middle-level science endorsement.
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL 115 | LIFE SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS | 5 |
| GEOS 115 | EARTH SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS | 5 |
| PHYS 115 | INVESTIGATING PHYSICAL SCIENCE | 5 |
| Electives–choose one course from each area listed below | ||
| Note: other courses can be approved by a Natural Science Advisor. | ||
| Biology | 5 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY | ||
| BIOLOGY I | ||
| Earth Science | 5 | |
| DISCOVERING GEOLOGY | ||
| THE EARTH'S CLIMATE AND WEATHER | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY | ||
| Physical Science | 5 | |
| CHEMISTRY AND ITS ROLE IN SOCIETY | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES | ||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCE I | ||
| DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |