Earth Science Teaching Major, B.A.

This major satisfies the criteria for an endorsement in Earth and space science and qualifies students to teach Earth and space science at the high school, middle or junior high school levels. Students should consider working toward endorsement in a second area, such as biology, chemistry, general science, physics or mathematics. Students taking this major are required to complete the professional education program requirements offered through the education department. Students completing this program are required to demonstrate knowledge, skill and disposition proficiency through a program portfolio prior to student teaching. Students must pass the WEST-E exam for Earth and space science to receive an Earth and space science endorsement.