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The Middle School Science Education Major (MSSE, reference number 734) is for students who plan to teach science in grades 5 through 9. The MSSE Major requires completion of the science and mathematics education (SMED) program also. Upon successful completion of both majors, the student will earn a Bachelor of Science degree and will qualify for a Kentucky Provisional Certificate for teaching in the middle grades (5-9) science field. To major in Middle School Science, students must complete 47 semester hours of coursework with a “C†or higher in each course. All science courses must be completed with an average GPA of 2.75 or better. Students must complete the following courses: ASTR 104 or 106, BIOL 120/121, BIOL 122/123, CHEM 105/106 or CHEM 120/121, GEOL 111/113 or GEOL 112/114, PHYS 201 or PHYS 231/232, and SMED 360. Students must take 15 hours of upper-level science courses: ASTR 405, BIOL 303, CHEM 470, GEOL 305, and PHYS 410. In addition, students must take 6 hours of upper-level restricted elective course chosen from: BIOL 319/322, BIOL 325, 326, 327, 334, 348, GEOG 471, GEOL 308, 310, 311, 325, 380, 405, SMED 300, 400. Students must complete one of the following math support courses: MATH 117, 136, or 142.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
The Middle School Science Education Major (MSSE, reference number 734) is for students who plan to teach science in grades 5 through 9. The MSSE Major requires completion of the science and mathematics education (SMED) program also. Upon successful completion of both majors, the student will earn a Bachelor of Science degree and will qualify for a Kentucky Provisional Certificate for teaching in the middle grades (5-9) science field. To major in Middle School Science, students must complete 47 semester hours of coursework with a “C†or higher in each course. All science courses must be completed with an average GPA of 2.75 or better. Students must complete the following courses: ASTR 104 or 106, BIOL 120/121, BIOL 122/123, CHEM 105/106 or CHEM 120/121, GEOL 111/113 or GEOL 112/114, PHYS 201 or PHYS 231/232, and SMED 360. Students must take 15 hours of upper-level science courses: ASTR 405, BIOL 303, CHEM 470, GEOL 305, and PHYS 410. In addition, students must take 6 hours of upper-level restricted elective course chosen from: BIOL 319/322, BIOL 325, 326, 327, 334, 348, GEOG 471, GEOL 308, 310, 311, 325, 380, 405, SMED 300, 400. Students must complete one of the following math support courses: MATH 117, 136, or 142.
Admission Requirements
6+
Applicants must have a cumulative 2.50 GPA. Other English Language Requirements: TOEFL score of 525 on Paper-based test. Students can also prove English proficiency by completing ESLI or ELS Level 109.
48 Months
Jan-2000
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Programme overview
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