Physics Education BS (6-12)
This program is designed to prepare a teacher candidate for a career as a physics teacher in grades 6-12. Field experiences include observation and participation in grades 6-12 learning environments. Lesson planning and classroom management are included in courses and field experiences. A semester-long clinical practice (student teaching) is the culminating requirement of the physics education major.
Mission Statement
The physics education major seeks to prepare teacher candidates who have broad-based understanding of physics, including experimental and analytical techniques that will prepare them to be effective teachers of physical science/physics (grades 6-12).
Student Learning Outcomes
Teacher candidates with a Physics Education major will be able to:
- Demonstrate broad-based understanding of physical concepts and principles;
- Apply knowledge and skills in experimental and analytical techniques, including health and safety precautions for the laboratory;
- Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to problems related to physics and to promote lifelong learning;
- Clearly communicate scientific information; and
- Perform effectively as a physical science/physics teacher in middle/high school (grades 6-12).
Requirements
FE Includes a Field Experience
Proof of Professional Liability ($1 million) required annually
General Education Core — 62 hours
INT 1100: Freshman leadership course requirement. Candidates entering with more than 24 hours are exempt.
Choose one of the following — 3 hours
Major — 41 hours
Professional Secondary Core (Minor) — 16 hours
EDU 1020 | Becoming a Teacher (FE-20) | 1 |
EDU 1500 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
EDU 2300 | Secondary Curriculum and Instruction (FE-20) | 3 |
EDU 3410 | Educational Tests and Measurements | 2 |
EDU 3510 | Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (FE-20) | 3 |
EDU 3556 | Effective Classroom Environments | 2 |
EDU 4230 | Methods and Materials for Secondary Education (FE-30) | 3 |
Professional Semester — 12 hours
Strongly Recommended Additional Courses
Courses
Total Credit Hours: 131