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Bachelor of Arts in Geosciences, Science Education Emphasis with Geosciences Secondary Teacher Licensure

Location(s): Face-to-face

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The secondary teacher licensure program qualifies a student for a Colorado standard teaching license in science education.

1. Complete the Following Required Courses

GSCI 109 - Dynamic Earth GT-SC1 4 Credit(s)
GSCI 112 - Earth History 4 Credit(s)
GSCI 321 - Geomorphology with Environmental Applications 4 Credit(s)
GSCI 331 - Macro and Optical Mineralogy 5 Credit(s)
GSCI 334 - Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology 5 Credit(s)
GSCI 343 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 Credit(s)
GSCI 371 - Structural Geology 4 Credit(s)

Complete All Support Courses

BIOL 209 - General Biology I GT-SC1 5 Credit(s)
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry GT-SC1 4 Credit(s)
CHEM 131L - General Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s)
ED 350 - Methods for Teaching Science - Secondary 3 Credit(s)
GSCI 300 - World Geography 3 Credit(s)
MATH 107 - Trig/ Analytic Geometry GT-MA1 3 Credit(s)
PHYS 110 - Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies GT-SC2 3 Credit(s)
PHYS 225 - College Physics I GT-SC1 5 Credit(s)

Recommended Courses

CSCI 104 - Fundamentals of Programming 3 Credit(s)
MATH 205 - Intro to Statistical Methods 3 Credit(s)
GSCI 201 - Introduction to Cartography and GIS 3 Credit(s)
GSCI 123 - Geology of the San Luis Valley 1 Credit(s)

Note

A minor in biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics is highly recommended for placement in a teaching position.

Plus Additional Secondary Education Licensure Requirements from the School of Education

Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education Licensure

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