This program includes either training for elementary level teacher certification with a major in integrated science, or an elementary teaching minor in integrated science, or an approved secondary teaching major leading to Michigan Teacher certification in Integrated Science (program code DI).
Elementary teachers will hold full elementary certification for self contained classrooms, as well as qualification to teach all science subjects in the middle school.
Secondary teacher certification enables the candidate to teach biology, chemistry, Earth/space science, life science, physics and physical science in grades 6-12.
Contact the School of Education for more information.
Candidates completing the secondary program are not required to have a minor in addition to this major. The Comprehensive (5-year) program includes student teaching as a requirement within the bachelor’s degree.
Candidates completing the Core (4-year) program graduate and enter student teaching as postbaccalaureate candidates.
In addition to classroom teaching, graduates can pursue careers as science educators, curriculum specialists or enter graduate study in science, science education or related fields. |
