Science Education (B.A., B.S.)
Indiana State University
The Science Education Program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. There is a critical need for science teachers in Indiana and throughout the United States. The job placement rate for science education graduates is excellent.
Description:
The University offers a bachelor of arts (B.A.) and a bachelor of science (B.S.) in science education.
The Science Education Program prepares students for licensure to teach in junior high, middle school, and high school. The program leads to teaching licensure in one or more of the following areas: biology, chemistry, earth space science, or physics.
Science Education is an interdisciplinary program. The program contains three components:
- A science core
- A concentration in one (or more) of the following areas: biology, chemistry, earth space science, and physics
- Professional education courses
Science education students receive extensive experience teaching in classroom settings, and participate in practical experiences at the middle school and high school levels.
Students have the opportunity to contribute articles to The Hoosier Science Teacher, published by the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc—and to participate, assist, or mentor at activities such as:
- Camp Invention, an ISU summer camp for children
- Indiana Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, held on the ISU campus
- Indiana Regional High School Science Bowl (held on the ISU campus)
- Indiana Regional Middle School Science Bowl (held on the ISU campus)
- Annual conventions of the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc.
- Hoosier Riverwatch Program sponsored by the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources
- Summer Science Camp, an ISU camp for children
Students may become members of the Indiana Student Education Association, a social and professional organization for tomorrow’s teachers. Together with the support of other local, state, and national chapters, the organization provides opportunities for professional development as an outstanding teacher.
Other opportunities include the University's Honors Program and study abroad programs—which range from summer programs to a single semester or a full academic year in over 25 countries.
Required Courses:
Careers:
There is a critical need for science teachers in junior high schools, middle schools, and high schools—both in Indiana and throughout the United States. The job placement rate for science education graduates is excellent.
In addition to finding employment in these types of teaching positions, our graduates have many other options, including positions such as school administrator, instructional coordinator, science writer and journalist, science learning consultant,
education curriculum specialist, instructional designer, science content specialist, and cooperative extension educator.
Accreditation:
The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
In addition, the Science Education Program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Students have many sources of financial support for their studies, including financial aid, work-study programs, veterans' benefits, and special scholarships for entering freshmen and transfer students.
In addition, the Center for Science Education offers a number of scholarships and awards. These include the Charlotte Boener Scholarships, Noyce Scholarships, the Donald and Mary Jo Stanley Scholarships for Science Education Majors, and the Dr. Marshall E. Parks Scholarship.
For more information about these awards, contact the Center for Science Education.
Further Information
Science Education Program
Center for Science Education
Indiana State University
812-237-3010
www.indstate.edu/scied
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.
Last updated 8 June 2009