Physical Science Education Program
The Physical Science Education Program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Education Degree and prepares candidates to qualify for the Ohio license to teach Life Science subjects or Physical Science subjects, grades 7 – 12.
Courses of Study
In addition to general education and professional pedagogy, Life Science candidates are required to complete content courses in Biology, Evolution, Human Anatomy, Microbiology, Zoology, Plant Biology, Molecular Genetics, Ecology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Probability & Statistics, Calculus, and Basic Physics. Physical Science candidates are required to complete courses in Chemistry, Earth Science, Mathematics, and Physics. A minimum of twelve to fifteen weeks of clinical experience through Student Teaching are required.
Major Field and Other Requirements
Content
CHEM 1202 – General Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 2401 – Organic Chemistry (4)
CHM 1201 – General Chemistry I (4)
CHM 1610 – Introduction to Forensic Science (4)
CHM 2200 – Quantitative Analysis (4)
CHM 4791 – Undergraduate Research I (2)
GEO 3313 – Weather and Climate (3)
MTH 2001 – Probability and Statistics I (3)
MTH 3000 – Geometry for Teachers (3)
PHY 1183 – Introduction to Astronomy (2)
PHY 2611 – College Physics I (4)
PHY 2612 – College Physics II (4)
PHY 4431 – Modern Physics (3)
Foundations
EDU 2500 – Professional Education Seminar (2)
EDU 2600 – Introduction to Teacher Education (3)
EDU 3263 – Classroom Management/Field3 (3)
EDU 3264 – Multicultural Education/Field3 (3)
EDU 3265 – Educational Technology (3)
EDU 3266 – Individuals with Special Needs/Inclusion/Collaboration/Field3 (3)
EDU 3325 – Assessment & Evaluation (3)
Reading
EDU 3330 – Teaching Reading in the Content Area/ Microteaching (3)
Clinical Experiences
EDU 3372 – MCE/AYA Science Methods/Field3 (3)
EDU 4491 – Student Teaching1,2,3 (9)
EDU 4895 – Capstone Seminar (3)
Total Credit Hours for this degree = 124-125
*Please Note: General Education Requirements Not Listed
Contacts
Rajeev Swami, Ed.D.
Full Professor (Science Education)
O: 937-376-6626
E: rswami@centralstate.edu
Lap Nguyen, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair
O: 937-376-6065
E: lnguyen@centralstate.edu