Nov 24, 2024

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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

Program: B.S.Ed.
School of Education

Neff Hall 240 ~ 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 School of Education.

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 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

Program Requirements:

Secondary Education - Earth And Space Science (BSEd) 4-Year Plan

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

1. Written Communication

ENGL 13100 - Reading, Writing, And Inquiry I Cr. 3.

2. Speaking and Listening

COM 11400 - Fundamentals Of Speech Communication Cr. 3.

3. Quantitative Reasoning

MA 15300 - College Algebra Cr. 3. or higher level General Education Category A3 requirement in Math

Category B: Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing

4. Scientific Ways of Knowing

One of the following courses: 3-4 credits
ASTR 10000 - Descriptive: The Solar System Cr. 3-4.
CHM 11500 - General Chemistry Cr. 4.
EAPS 12100 - Journey To Mars Cr. 3.
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:

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 licensure 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, EAPS 12100, GEOG 10900, MA 15300 and PHIL 35100.

One of the following two courses:
ASTR 10000 - Descriptive: The Solar System Cr. 3-4.
EAPS 12100 - Journey To Mars Cr. 3.
and
CHM 11500 - General Chemistry Cr. 4.
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 ensuring that you satisfy all graduation requirements specified for each selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. If you cannot complete all program requirements by your stated graduation date but fail to remove those from your plan of study, the Registrar’s Office in consultation with your academic advisor will remove unmet pursuits from your plan of study. Changing curricular records during the graduation term of application may affect state or federal financial aid awards. 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.