Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program


Science Education

Science Education students must complete the requirements for the degree in Science Education and a degree in either Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics and are eligible for up to three years of funding. These requirements include the following content and methods courses.

Required Science Core:


Course Course Name Credit Hours
BIO 101 Principles of Biology I 3 credits
BIO 101L Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 credit
BIO 102 Principles of Biology II 3 credits
BIO 102L Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1 credit
CHEM 105 General Chemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 105L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit
CHEM 106 General Chemistry II 3 credits
CHEM 106L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit
GEOG 111 The Physical Environment 3 credits
GEOG 111L The Physical Environment Laboratory 1 credit
GEOL 160 Introduction to Earth and Sky Sciences 3 credits
GEOL 160L Introduction to Earth and Sky Sciences Laboratory 1 credit
MATH 131 Calculus I 4 credits
PHYS 105 General Physics I 3 credits
or PHYS 205 - University Physics I (4 credits)
PHYS 105L General Physics I Laboratory 1 credit
or PHYS 205L - University Physics I Laboratory (1 credit)
PHYS 106 General Physics II 3 credits
or PHYS 206 - University Physics II (4 credits)
PHYS 106L General Physics II Laboratory 1 credit
or PHYS 206L - University Physics II Laboratory (1 credit)

Required Concentration:

The requirements for a concentration will be met with the addition of a major in either Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics

Required Professional Education:


Course Course Name Credit Hours
CIMT 301 Teaching I 3 credits
CIMT 302 Teaching II 3 credits
CIMT 400 Teaching III 3 credits
CIMT 400L Teaching III Practicum 1 credit
CIMT 401 Student Teaching 11 credits
EPSY 202 Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence 3 credits
EPSY 341 Education in a Multicultural Society 3 credits
SCED 396L The Teaching of Science in the Junior High/Middle School 2 credits
SCED 398L The Teaching of Science in High School 2 credits
SCED 40 Teaching an Integrated Unit 1 credit
SPED 226 The Exceptional Learner in the Regular Classroom 3 credits

Consult with Dr. Eulsun Seung in the Center for Science Education for advising and questions about the Science Education Program.