Physics Science Education Requirements (BSE)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements 1, 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I and PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II | ||
| PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I and PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II | ||
| Additional Coursework: | ||
| PHYSCS 190 | FRONTIERS OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICS | 1 |
| PHYSCS 221 | INTERMEDIATE LABORATORY | 2 |
| PHYSCS 324 | METHODS OF THEORETICAL PHYSICS | 4 |
| PHYSCS 344 | MODERN PHYSICS | 4 |
| PHYSCS 389 | JUNIOR SEMINAR | 1 |
| ASTRONMY 112 | INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY | 5 |
| Additional PHYSCS courses numbered 300 or 400 | 4 | |
| Total Units | 31 | |
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Departmental Exit Interview.
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An approved minor is not required for this major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Licensure Requirements 3 | ||
| SPECED 205 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| EDFOUND 212 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| EDFOUND 243 | FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION IN A PLURALISTIC SOCIETY | 3 |
| EDFNDPRC 210 | INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION AND TEACHING | 3 |
| ELEMMID 324 | TEACHING OF SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3 |
| EDFOUND 425 | MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL | 3 |
| SECNDED 429 | METHODS OF TEACHING SCIENCE | 3 |
| SECNDED 466 | LITERACY IN THE DISCIPLINES | 3 |
| Select one from: | 3 | |
| ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY | ||
| GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES | ||
| Select one of the following student teaching groups: | 14 | |
| Group A | ||
| SCIENCE PRE-STUDENT TEACHING, MIDDLE LEVEL | ||
| SCIENCE STUDENT TEACHING, SECONDARY LEVEL | ||
| Group B | ||
| SCIENCE PRE-STUDENT TEACHING, SECONDARY LEVEL | ||
| SCIENCE STUDENT TEACHING, MIDDLE LEVEL | ||
| Total Units | 41 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Science and Other Unique Requirements | ||
| MATH 253 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | 5 |
| MATH 254 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II | 4 |
| CHEM 102 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 5 |
| CHEM 104 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 141 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 142 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II | 5 |
| GEOLGY 100 | PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY | 4-5 |
| or GEOLGY 214 | EARTH'S ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY | |
| or GEOGRPY 210 | PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY | |
| Total Units | 33-34 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Writing Requirement | ||
| ENGLISH 370 | ADVANCED COMPOSITION | 3 |
| or PWP 371 | WRITING IN THE SCIENCES | |
| Total Units | 3 | |
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GPA requirements:
- to graduate from the College of Education and Professional Studies, students in a BSE licensure major must have at least a combined GPA of 2.75; and
- students must achieve a grade of "C" (2.00) or better in all required courses with the prefixes EDFOUND, EDFNDPRC, ELEMMID, SECNDED, or SPECED before they can enroll in CIFLD 452 or CIFLD 454. Must pass the appropriate Praxis II content knowledge test by March 1 for a following fall semester student teaching placement, or October 1 for a following spring semester student teaching placement.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 100 or 101 | 3-4 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| CHEM 102 | 5 | CHEM 104 | 5 |
| MATH 142 | 4 | MATH 151 or 152 | 3-5 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | BIOLOGY 141 | 5 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | ||
| PHYSCS 190 | 1 | ||
| 17-18 | 16-18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| PHYSCS 140 or 180 | 5 | PHYSCS 141 or 181 | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 142 | 5 | EDFOUND 212 | 3 |
| MATH 253 | 5 | MATH 254 | 4 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | GEOLGY 100, 214, or GEOGRPY 210 | 4-5 |
| 16 | 16-17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| EDFOUND 243 | 3 | PHYSCS 389 | 1 |
| EDFNDPRC 210 | 3 | PHYSCS 344 | 4 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | ELEMMID 324 | 3 |
| PHYSCS 324 | 4 | ASTRONMY 112 | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 214, 257, or GEOGRPY 252 | 3 | ENGLISH 370 or PWP 371 | 3 |
| PHYSCS 221 | 2 | ||
| 18 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| CORE 130 | 3 | CORE 390 | 3 |
| SECNDED 429 | 3 | EDFOUND 425 | 3 |
| CIFLD 352 or 354 | 2 | Physics Elective (300 or 400 level) | 4 |
| SECNDED 466 | 3 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| SPECED 205 | 3 | ||
| CORE 120 or 140 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 13 | ||
| Fifth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | ||
| CIFLD 452 or 454 | 12 | ||
| 12 | |||
| Total Units: 141-145 | |||
The curriculum in the College of Education and Professional Studies is structured so that students move through classes in a prescribed order. Prerequisites are important and are strongly enforced. The four year plan illustrates the type of curriculum a new freshman could take to complete a degree in four years; it is not an official document. Refer to Academic Advising Report for full requirements.
First Year Advising Notes: By the end of the first year your GPA should be a minimum of 2.75 in order to meet the basic requirements for admission to the College of Education and Professional Studies. Goals: Talk to your academic advisor about your interests and goals and begin to understand career options for your major. Explore student groups and organizations and join one that feels right for you. These groups offer a great way to learn more about the major and begin networking. Explore on-campus resources such as undergraduate research opportunities, the Mary Poppe Chrisman Success Center, and the Office of Global Experiences. After your first year: Become comfortable in understanding and reading your Academic Advising Report.
Second Year Advising Notes: Get to know the resources available to you in Winther Hall such as the Cloud Lab, the Office of Clinical Experiences, and the Academic Advising Office. Goals: Pursue a leadership position within a student organization or volunteer group. Get to know your professors, especially in your major. Start connecting what you learn in the classroom to how it will apply to your career. After your second year: Understand your program plan and graduation requirements.
Third Year Advising Notes: To stay on track, you should complete your foundation block courses by the beginning of your third year. You should plan to apply for admission to Professional Studies at the beginning of your fifth semester, once you have completed 40 credits. Make sure you meet the basic requirements for admission by visiting our website: https://www.uww.edu/coeps/advising-licensure#admissions A faculty member will be assigned as your advisor once you are admitted to Professional Studies. They should be used to help you determine your program plan. Goals: Be admitted to Professional Studies. Attend the Hawk Career Fair as well as networking events and employer information meetings. After your third year: Work with your faculty advisor to make sure you’re on track to graduate. Continue to seek major-related employment.
Courses in red require Admission to Professional Studies. You will not be allowed to register for these courses without applying, and being admitted to Professional Studies. Courses denoted with a * are only offered in the semester listed. Fourth Year Advising Notes: Apply for graduation online through the Registrar’s Office one full semester before you anticipate graduating. Complete all required testing. Work with your program coordinator and the Office of Clinical Experiences in order to confirm your student teaching placement. Goals: Work with the Career Service Office to perfect your resume and cover letter. Attend networking events, career fairs, and employer information meetings. Read professional journals and consider a student membership in a professional organization.
Students must begin their Math and English sequences with the appropriate course. The English course a student starts with will be determined by their ACT English or SAT Verbal score. The Math course a student starts with will be determined by their UW System math placement score. Admission to Professional Studies is required for students to take upper division courses in their educator preparation program. Eligibility requirements can be found at: http://www.uww.edu/coeps/advising-admissions/admission-to- professional-education Physics BSE program completers will be licensed to teach Science in grades 4-12. This license authorizes candidates to teach coursework in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students will be required to pass additional assessments prior to student teaching and licensure.