Middle Level Science Teaching Minor

This minor is designed for students who wish to teach science at the middle level (grades 4-9). Completion of this minor results in a middle level science endorsement. The coursework provides experiences in science content and pedagogy including field experience and addresses the Washington State Competencies for Middle Level Science Teachers. This minor is ope only to students working on or currently holding teaching endorsements in elementary education or in secondary biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, or mathematics. Students working on or currently holding an endorsement in Secondary Mathematics must complete SCED 324 prior to finishing this minor. Students must be admitted into the Teacher Preparation Program prior to acceptance into this minor. Students completing this minor are required to demonstrate knowledge, skill, and disposition proficiency through a program portfolio prior to student teaching. Students must pass the West-B exam for Middle Level Science to receive the Middle Level Science endorsement.