Earth Science Teacher Certification Option

Chair: George W. Kipphut

Faculty: Cetin, Homsey, Kipphut, Leasure, Naugle, Ortman, Wesler, Zhang.

AREA:
Geoscience/Earth Science Option/Secondary Certification (Grades 8-12)

Bachelor of Science Degree

CIP 40.0601

University Studies Requirements 43-48 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:
•Communication and Basic Skills:
COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking1
•Social Sciences:
PSY 180 General Psychology
•University Studies Electives:
CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology1
Note: Certification requires a grade of B or better in one English composition course and a C or better in a University Studies math course, public speaking, and EDU 103 or equivalent course. Additional requirements for admission to teacher education and student teaching must be met. See advisor and/or Office of Teacher Education Services for details.

Required Courses 47 hrs
ARC 150 Introduction to Archaeology
AST 115 Introductory Astronomy
AST 116 Introductory Astronomy Laboratory
GSC 099 Freshman Orientation
GSC 101 The Earth and the Environment2
GSC 102 Earth through Time2
GSC 125 Weather and Climate
GSC 202 Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences
GSC 303 Introduction to Water Science
GSC 305 Map Analysis
GSC 336 Principles of Geomorphology
GSC 339 Field Geology
GSC 507 Land Use Planning
GSC 512 Introduction to Remote Sensing
GSC 521 Geographic Information Systems

Required Limited Electives 3-4 hrs
Select upper-level courses from the list of approved geology electives given under the Option in Geology, below.

Collateral requirement 5 hrs
MAT 1502 (or above)
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) recommends a minimum of one course from each of the following three areas, with total of recommended supplemental science hours to include no fewer than 16 semester hours.

A. Biology
BIO 101 Biological Concepts
BIO 112 Field Biology
BIO 221 Zoology: Animal Form and Function
BIO 222 Botany: Plant Form and Function

B. Chemistry
CHE 101 Consumer Chemistry
CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry I
CHE 106 Introductory Chemistry II
CHE 201 General College Chemistry
CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

C. Physics
PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion
and
PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory
PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light
and
PHY 256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory

Required for Secondary Certification 38 hrs
COM 372 Communication in Educational Environments
EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development
EDU 103 Issues and Practices of American Education1
EDU 303 Strategies of Teaching
EDU 403 Structures and Foundations of Education
EDU 405 Evaluation and Measurement in Education
EDU 422 Student Teacher Seminar
SEC 420 Practicum in Secondary Schools
SEC 421 Student Teaching in the Secondary School
SED 300 Educating Students with Disabilities

Total Curriculum Requirements 136-142 hrs
1With a C or better
2Will count towards University Studies Math/Science requirements.

 

Earth Science Teaching Specialization

The teaching specialization in earth science is a path to Secondary Certification in Earth Science designed to accompany certification in another science content area (biology/chemistry/physics). All College of Education secondary certification course requirements must be met.

Note: Even though this program exceeds Murray State University's requirements for an earth science minor, in order for a Earth Science Minor to appear on your transcript, a minor must be declared, and all residential and graduation requirements must be met.

Requirements for teacher certification are established by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. Students are cautioned that changes in these requirements may occur. Therefore, for the most current information, students should check with an advisor in the College of Education.

AST 115 Introductory Astronomy
AST 116 Introductory Astronomy Laboratory
GSC 101 The Earth and the Environment
GSC 102 Earth through Time
GSC 125 Weather and Climate
GSC 202 Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences
GSC 303 Introduction to Water Science
GSC 336 Principles of Geomorphology
GSC 339 Field Geology

Chemistry Teaching Specialization 30 hrs


Additional information:

Murray State University Catalogs:  http://www.murraystate.edu/provost/catalogs/