Science Education Program of Study

Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. The class sequence listed is suggested only. The final decision rests with the student and academic advisor.

Students must complete the listed coursework below in addition to meeting the general education requirements.

Completion of a total of 52 hours of biology, chemistry, earth science, natural science, and physics to include:

• A minimum of 22 hours in one area
• A minimum of 10 hours in three other areas

At least 24 credits must be numbered 300 or above in sciences. Natural Science students must complete MAT 130 Pre-Calculus (5) to satisfy their math requirements. Students may need to take summer classes to complete the requirements for the endorsement.

2023-24 Academic Year

Freshman - 1st semester
BIO 110 Biology Concepts (4)
CHE 106 General Chemistry I (4)
CNA 100 Principles of Communication (required for education) (3)
MAT 130 Pre-Calculus (5)

Freshman - 2nd semester
*BIO 200 Zoology (4)
*CHE 107 General Chemistry II (4)
*EAS 120 Intro to Geology (4)
EDU 150 Introduction to Professional Education (3)
ENG 102 English Composition Skills (required for education) (3)

Sophomore - 1st semester
BIO 320 Molecular Genetics (4)
*EAS 110 Intro to Meteorology (4)
EDU 245 Preparing for Level 2: Teacher Candidacy (0)
EDU 250 Human Development and Cognition (3)
EDU 275 PK-12 Instructional Design (3)
PHY 201 General Physics I (3)
PHY 321 Physics I Lab (1)

Sophomore - 2nd semester
BIO 210 Experimental Plant Science (4)
EDU 310 Reading, Writing, and Assessment in Content Areas (2)  
*PHY 202 General Physics II (3)
*PHY 322 Physics II Lab (1)
SPD 302 Inclusion and Co-teaching in General Education (3)
BIO, CHE, EAS, or PHY elective (4)

Advancement to Level 2: Acceptance to Teacher Education Candidacy required before taking any 300/400 EDU/SPD level courses.

Junior - 1st semester
BIO 325 Ecology (4)
*BIO 393 Laboratory Techniques or CHE 393 Laboratory Techniques or PHY 393 Laboratory Techniques (1)
CHE 314 Analytical Chemistry or upper-level chemistry elective (4)
SPD 436 Classroom Management through Social-Emotional Learning 7-12 (3)
Electives (3-6)

Junior - 2nd semester
BIO 425 Evolution or BIO elective (3)
EAS 340 Environmental Geology or EAS elective (3)
PHY 457 Modern Physics (3)
BIO, CHE, EAS, or PHY electives (4-8)

Senior - 1st semester
EAS 301 Astronomy or EAS elective (4)
EDU 409 Content Area (Science) Methods and Assessment (3)
EDU 414 Content Area Clinical Experience (1)
EDU 445 Preparing for Level 3: Clinical Practices (4)
Electives (4)

Senior - 2nd semester
BIO, CHE, PHY, EAS electives to complete program (4-8)
Electives to complete program (4)

Advancement to Level 3: Clinical Practice

Fifth Year Senior
EDU 456 Clinical Practice and Seminar for Secondary School (12)

All persons seeking Nebraska certification are required to provide proof of a passing score on the Praxis II content test designated for the area(s) of endorsement. For information about the test requirements, please visit the Nebraska Department of Education.

*Identifies core courses