Apr 18, 2024

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Secondary Education - Earth and Space Science (B.S.Ed.)

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Program: B.S.Ed.
School of Education
College of Professional Studies

Neff Hall 250 ~ 260-481-4146

The B.S.Ed. in secondary education-earth and space science is intended to prepare students for successful careers as science teachers of youth in middle school/junior high and high school settings. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, and the other requirements listed under Teacher Licensure in the Special Academic Regulations, you are eligible to apply for an Indiana teaching license. These requirements are subject to change based upon program and state regulations.

To earn the B.S.Ed. in secondary education-earth and space science, you must satisfy the requirements of Purdue University Fort Wayne (Regulations ) and the College of Professional Studies.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of a major in Secondary Education-Earth and Space Science students will:

Become more caring, humane and functional citizens in a global, multicultural, democratic society
Improve the human condition by creating positive learning environments
Become change agents by demonstrating reflective professional practice
Solve client problems through clear, creative analyses
Assess client performance, creating and executing effective teaching, counseling, and educational leadership by utilizing a variety of methodologies reflecting current related research
Utilize interdisciplinary scholarship, demonstrating technology and critical literacies, and effectively communicating with all stakeholders.

Accreditation:

The Secondary Education Earth and Space Science program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (currently seeking reaccreditation via the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation [CAEP]) and nationally recognized as high-quality programs through the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Because of these statuses, students who meet specified requirements are eligible for a secondary teaching license in Earth and Space Science in the state of Indiana. Indiana holds reciprocal licensing agreements with other states.

Program Delivery:

This program is available on campus

Declaring This Major:

You must declare this major with the School of Education

General Requirements

General Education Requirements Credits: 34

General Education Requirements

Some of the following General Education courses may be included in your major. See your Education advisor.

Category A: Foundational Intellectual Skills

Category B: Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing

4. Scientific Ways of Knowing

ASTR 10000 - The Solar System Cr. 3.
ASTR 26400 - Descriptive Astronomy: Stars And Galaxies Cr. 3.
CHM 11500 - General Chemistry Cr. 4.
GEOG 10900 - Weather and Climate Cr. 3.

5. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

EDU 34001 - Education and American Culture Cr. 3.

6. Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

(at least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses)

7. Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing

PHIL 35100 - Philosophy of Science Cr. 3.

Category C: Capstone

8. Capstone Experience

(at least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses)

Education: Credits: 33

Pre-Professional Education (3 cr)

Prior to being admitted to the Block 1: Professional Education program you must complete the following Pre-Professional Education requirements:

Pearson Basic Skills Assessment or alternative measure (see your advisor for approved alternatives)

Block 1: Professional Education Cr. 9 (Spring only)

P: Pre-Professional Education
P: 28 crs in major

EDU 30600 - Teaching Students with Special Needs in Secondary Classrooms Cr. 3.
EDU 25000 - General Educational Psychology Cr. 1-4.
Credits: 3
EDU 30100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
Credits: 0
EDU 40500 - The Middle and Junior High School Cr. 3.

Block 2: Professional Education Cr. 9 (Fall only)

P: Block 1

Student Teaching (12 cr)

P: Block 2
P: Take Pearson Content Exam

EDU 48000 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School Cr. 1-16. or
EDU 48000 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School and EDU 47000, SPED Practicum Cr. 9/3 or
EDU 48000 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School and LING 47000, ENL Practicum Cr. 9/3
EDU 40100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.

Earth and Space Science Major Courses: Credits: 36

The following courses also count in General Education: ASTR 10000, ASTR 26400, CHM 11500, GEOG 10900, MA 15300 and PHIL 35100.

ASTR 10000 The Solar System
ASTR 26400 Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies
CHEM 11500 General Chemistry
EAPS 10300 - Earth Science: Materials and Processes Cr. 3.
EAPS 21000 - Oceanography Cr. 3.
EAPS 21100 - Introduction to Paleobiology Cr. 3.
EAPS 22101 - Introductory Mineralogy Cr. 3-4.
EAPS 32300 - Structural Geology Cr. 3-4.
EAPS 42001 - Regional Geology Field Trip Cr. 1-2.
EAPS 45100 - Principles of Hydrogeology Cr. 3.
GEOG 10900 Weather and Climate
MA 15300 College Algebra
MA 15400 - Trigonometry Cr. 3.
PHIL 35100 Philosophy and Science
PHYS 21800 - General Physics Cr. 4. or
PHYS 15200 - Mechanics Cr. 5.
STAT 30100 - Elementary Statistical Methods I Cr. 3.
3 credit elective in Math or Science, 300-level or higher (ASTR, BIOL, CHM, EAPS, GEOG, MA, PHYS and STAT)
EDU 40001 - Man and Environment: Instructional Methods Cr. 3.

Elective Courses Credits: 17

Note: Since teaching opportunities are limited if you only hold certification in Earth and Space Science, it is strongly recommended that you use your elective credits toward the completion of a minor in another science content area or Mathematics.

Total Credits: 120

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.