Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Science Education


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Tap into your passion for teaching and biology to make an impact in the classroom. At Bowie State, we are preparing students to meet the high demand for quality middle and high school science teachers in Maryland. Our dedicated faculty guide you through a robust science program and teach best practices that will help you create an engaging classroom environment. With a bachelor’s degree in science education, you will have the solid foundation you need to excel as a secondary teacher in natural sciences.

A science education major must meet three sets of requirements:

Note:


**In addition to the core professional education courses above, the Department strongly urges students enrolled in secondary education to take the above-named courses.

Major and Related Science Requirements


Science Education Emphasis in Physics (46 semester hours)


General Education And Institutional Requirements


See the full list of University General Education and Institutional Requirements 

Institutional Requirements (6 semester hours)


English Composition (6 semester hours)


Arts and Humanities (6 semester hours from 2 different disciplines)


  • ____ Arts and Humanities Electives 6 Credits

Sciences (7-8 semester hours){Satisfied through Major)


  • ____ ____ Science Electives 

Mathematics (4 semester hours)


Social Sciences (6 semester hours from 2 different disciplines)


Technology Issues (4 semester hours)


Free General Education Electives (9 semester hours)


9 Chosen based on departmental advisement. Students are encouraged to take SUMMER courses and attend MINI-SEMESTER in order to have a manageable semester load. Note: The Department reserves the right to specify suitable general education courses, in keeping with COMAR, for its majors.

Science Education Sample Curriculum:


Freshman Year


First Semester


Total: 17

Total: 14

Sophomore Year


Junior Year


Senior Year


Year-Long Internship: Phase II


Total: 12


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