Science Education A.B. - Environmental Science
A Bachelor of Arts with a major in Science Education with Secondary Science Comprehensive Licensure and a concentration in Environmental Science requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below. Students must apply and be admitted to the Teacher Education program and complete all requirements to be recommended for teacher licensure.
Major Requirements:
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: 56 sh
| ENS1110 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 sh |
| ENS1130 | Introduction to Environmental Science Lab | 1 sh |
| BIO1112 | Introductory Cell Biology | 3 sh |
| BIO1113 | Cell Biology Laboratory | 1 sh |
| BIO2512 | Introductory Population Biology | 3 sh |
| BIO2513 | Population Biology Laboratory | 1 sh |
| BIO2150/ENS2150 | Diversity of Life | 4 sh |
| CHM1110 | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 sh |
| CHM1120 | General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 sh |
| CHM2110 | Organic Chemistry I with Lab | 4 sh |
| CHM3050 | Environmental Chemistry | 4 sh |
| PHY1100 | Energy and the Environment | 4 sh |
| PHY2010 | General Physics I | 4 sh |
| PHY2020 | General Physics II | 4 sh |
| STS1100 | Introduction to Statistical Reasoning | 4 sh |
Choose two courses from the following: 8 sh
Professional Courses: 38 sh
| EDU3050 | Learning and Teaching with Technologies | 2 sh |
| PSY3820 | Educational Psychology | 4 sh |
| SOC2430 | Sociology of Education | 4 sh |
| EDU4030 | Explorations Capstone Seminar II | 2 sh |
| EDU3150 | Educational Assesment | 4 sh |
| EDU3550 | Teaching in 21st Century Classrooms | 4 sh |
| EDU4240 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary Science | 4 sh |
| EDU4500 | Teaching Diverse Learners in Middle and Secondary Schools | 4 sh |
| EDU4970 | Student Teaching | 10 sh |
Program Outcomes
The outcomes expected of students who have completed the Science Education licensure programs are drawn from two sets of standards for teacher licensure programs: (a) the NC Professional Teaching Standards (NCPTS); and (b) the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Model Core Teaching Standards.
1. Teachers demonstrate leadership (InTASC 5)
• lead in their classrooms, school, and profession
• advocate for schools and students
• demonstrate high ethical standards
2. Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students (InTASC 1-3)
• provide a positive, nurturing environment
• embrace diversity in school, community, world
• treat students as individuals
• adapt their teaching for students with special needs
• work collaboratively with families and significant adults in the lives of their students
3. Teachers know the content they teach (InTASC 4-5)
• align instruction with the NC SCOS
• know the content of their teaching specialty
• recognize interconnectedness of content area
• make instruction relevant to students
4. Teachers facilitate learning for their students (InTASC 6-8)
• know how learning takes place
• plan appropriate instruction and assessment
• use a variety of instructional methods
• integrate and utilize technology in instruction
• develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• facilitate teamwork and develop leadership qualities
• communicate effectively
5. Teachers reflect on their practice (InTASC 9-10)
• analyze student learning
• link professional growth to professional goals
• function effectively in a complex environment
6. Teachers contribute to academic success of students