Earth Science Teaching
College of Education
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—Bachelor of Science in Geology with a Teaching Endorsement in Earth Science Students begin their professional education course work by completing Psych 105, T&L 300, T&L 301 and T&L 317. To further enroll in professional education course work, students need to download an application packet and follow the admission process. • Offered at WSU: Bachelor of science in geology with a teaching endorsement in earth science • Available at: Pullman Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the General Catalog in order to graduate. SECONDARY EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL CORE REQUIREMENTS: This program is effective August 1, 2007. Psych 105—Introductory Psychology T&L 300—Introductory Field Experience T&L 301—Learning and Development T&L 317—Secondary Practicum and Seminar Block I T&L 464 – Curriculum, Instruction and Content Literacy Methods T&L 465 – Culture and Community Contexts of Education T&L 466 – Secondary Methods of Educational Technology Block II T&L 467 – Diversity, Classroom Life and Management EdPsy 468 – Classroom Assessment for Secondary Students T&L 469 – Advanced Practicum T&L 470 – ESL/Special Education Methods for Secondary Teachers TEACHER CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS The recommended sequence of courses for the teaching option in the major is available (in pdf format) here. COURSES FOR EARTH SCIENCE ENDORSEMENT Geol 101—Introduction to Geology or Geol 102—Physical Geology Geolo 206-Field Petrology Geol 210—Evolution and Earth History Geol 315—Water and the Earth Geol 340—Geologic Structures Geol 350—Mineralogy and Crystallography Geol 499—Special Problems Phys 101 & 102—General Physics I & II Chem 105 & 106—Principles of Chemistry I & II Biol 106—Introductory Biology Astr 345—Principles of Astronomy ES/RP 174—Intro to Meteorology and the Atmospheric Environment PhS/Biol 430—Methods of Teaching Science Upper division geology elective—6 hours (geomorphology or oceanography recommended) ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING: Math 140—Mathematics for Life Scientists Math 171—Calculus I ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING: Hist 381—Science in Western Civilization through Newton Hist 382—Science in Western Civilization from Newton to Einstein Hist 483—Technology and Social Change to 1950 Soc 430—Society and Technology U H 410-Domain of the Sciences ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING: Psych 311-Elementary Statistics in Psychology Stats 212-Introduction to Statistical Methods Stats 412-Biometry COURSES FOR THE SCIENCE ADD-ON ENDORSEMENT: To qualify for the endorsement in Science, the candidate must complete the following requirements in addition to the course work required for an endorsement in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics. Biol 107-Introductory Biology: Cell Biology and Genetics Chem 345-Organic Chemistry REQUIRED COURSES FOR THE GEOLOGY MAJOR Refer to the "Requirements and Core Courses" section of the online geology field of study site for course requirements and additional details about the geology major. |
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Campus Organizations and Activities |
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The Educators Club is a pre-professional organization run by education students for education students. The club is affiliated with the Student Washington Education Association (SWEA), which serves as the student program of the Washington Education Association and the National Education Association. All future teachers are invited to join and participate in club activities. More information is available here. |
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Related Fields of Study That Might Interest You |
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• Geology • For further information about WSU’s teacher preparation program, see the education field of study page. |
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Contact Information |
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Office of Student Services & Certification College of Education Washington State University Education Addition 316 PO Box 642152 Pullman, WA 99164-2152 |
| beateacher@wsu.edu |
| (509) 335-4855 |
| Department of Geology |
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Washington State University Webster Physical Science 1228 P.O. Box 642812 Pullman, WA 99164-2812 Phone: 509-335-3009 |
| geology@mail.wsu.edu |
Strengths of the Program
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