B.S. Education: Earth Science

Four-Year Degree Pathway Example

Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.

First Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
FYEX 100: Discovering Nature3
ENGL 110: Intro to College Writing3
MATH 160: Precalculus4
BIOL 100: Biology3
Total Credits for Semester13

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
COMM 100: Into to Comm3
MATH 161: Calculus4
ESCI 221: Physical Geology4
Gateway 1: English Lit3
Total Credits for Semester14

Second Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
Gateway 2 SR: Chem 1114
Gateway 33
ESCI 261: Intro to Oceanography4
ESCI Elective3
PHYS 117: Astronomy 3
Total Credits for Semester17

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
Gateway 4 SR: Chem 1124
Gateway 53
ESSC 222: Historical Geology4
ESCI 241: Meteorology4
Total Credits for Semester15

Third Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
Gateway 6 PS: Phys 1314
Gateway 73
EDFN 211: Foundation of Modern Educ3
EDFN 241: Psychological Fnd3
Keystone3
Total Credits for Semester16

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
Gateway 8: Phys 1324
ESSC 245: Environmental Meteorology 3
ESSC 366: Ocean Resources3
BIOL 340: Perspectives in Env Aware3
WRIT3
Total Credits for Semester16

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
SEED 321: Issues in Secondary Ed3
EDFN 330: Instructional Design 3
SEED 435: Teaching of Science3
SEED 340: Content Area Literacy3
SPED 246: Secondary Stu w/ Disabilities3
Total Credits for Semester15

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
SEED 471: Student Teaching Seminar3
SEED 461: Student Teaching9
Total Credits for Semester12

Note: *ESSC 202 is only taught in summer or winter.

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