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Science Education Degree Requirements

Complete these required courses for a Composite Science Education degree.

Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above and 30 which must be from UND) including:

I. Essential Studies Graduation Requirements (see University ES listing).

II. EHD General Graduation Requirements (see EHD listing).

III. The following Science Curriculum:

A. Minimum of 24 semester hours in ONE of the four science areas (biology, chemistry, physics or earth science) through completion of a minor (24)

B. Minimum of 12 semester hours in your choice of each of two other areas as follows, plus a minimum of four semester hours in the fourth area (28)

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
Physics
PHYS 211College Physics I4
PHYS 212
College Physics II
PHYS 213
College Physics III
OR
PHYS 251University Physics I (Students taking the University Physics I must take Calculus I)4
PHYS 252
University Physics II (Requires departmental /instructor approval to waive Calculus II)
PHYS 253
University Physics III (Requires departmental /instructor approval to waive Calculus III)
Chemistry
CHEM 121

& 121L
General Chemistry I

and General Chemistry I Laboratory
4
CHEM 122

& 122L
General Chemistry II

and General Chemistry II Laboratory
OR
CHEM 115

& 115L
Introductory Chemistry

and Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
4
CHEM 116

& 116L
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry

and Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory
CHEM 333

& 333L
Analytical Chemistry

and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (CHEM 122 Prerequisite)
4
Earth Science
PHYS 110

& 110L
Introductory Astronomy

and Introductory Astronomy Lab
4
GEOL 101

& 101L
Introduction to Geology

and Introduction to Geology Laboratory
4
or GEOL 102

& 102L
The Earth Through Time

and The Earth Through Time Laboratory
GEOG 121

& 121L
Global Physical Environment

and Global Physical Environment Laboratory
4
or GEOG 134

& 134L
Introduction to Global Climate

and Introduction to Global Climate Laboratory
Biology
BIOL 150

& 150L
General Biology I

and General Biology I Laboratory
4
BIOL 151

& 151L
General Biology II

and General Biology II Laboratory
4
BIOL 312Evolution3
BIOL 332

& 332L
General Ecology

and Gen Ecology Lab
3
or BIOL 336 Systematic Botany
or BIOL 315 Genetics
Math (Minimum 8 credits)
Select one of the following Math courses:3-4
MATH 103
College Algebra (For students electing the life science physics option (College Physics 211, 212, 213))
MATH 165
Calculus I (For students taking the physical science physics option (University Physics 251, 252, 253))
Select one of the following Statistics courses:3-4
PSYC 241
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
ECON 210
Introduction to Business and Economic Statistics

IV. Pre-Admission Courses: 

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
T&L 250Introduction to Education3
T&L 251Understanding Individuals with Different Abilities3
T&L 339Educational Technology3
T&L 345Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment3
Total Credits12

V. Post-Admission Courses:

To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, students must meet the following requirements:

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.75 and strength of academic record
  • Grade of ‘C’ or higher in communication courses (ENGL 110, ENGL 130, and COMM 110/RHS 200)
  • Completed 15 credits that apply toward graduation
  • Completion of prerequisite courses (including T&L 250 completed or in process)
  • Satisfactory dispositions (30 hour field experience) report from T&L 250 course
  • Completion of basic skills requirement through PRAXIS, ACT, or approved coursework
Course List
CodeTitleCredits
T&L 350Development and Education of the Adolescent3
T&L 432Learning Environments3
T&L 433Multicultural Education3
T&L 400Methods and Materials (Science)3
T&L 401School Safety Science (T&L 400 co-req)1
T&L 486Field Experience (T&L 400 co-req)2
Total Credits15

VI. Student Teaching & Related Courses:

Prior to being eligible to student teach, students must complete the following prerequisites: 

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
  • Grade of C or better and 3.0 GPA in all T&L courses
  • Submit full background check
  • PRAXIS II completed
  • Satisfactory completion of a field experience
Course List
CodeTitleCredits
T&L 487Student Teaching13
T&L 489Senior Capstone: Responsive Teaching3
Total Credits16

For state licensure, students must take the following exams:

  • PRAXIS II General Science: Content Knowledge
  • Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Grades 7-12

Licensure Requirements

This program meets several states' educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification. Check our licensure map for more details.

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General Education Courses

Essential Studies (ES) is UND’s program in general education. Along with your required major courses, it helps form the core of your UND undergraduate education. Your ES courses focus on essential skills employers require including communication, critical thinking and problem solving.

Science Education Degree Requirements Disclaimer

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

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