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Natural Sciences Major
Do you want to help nurture the scientists of tomorrow?
At a glance
This major is geared toward students who want to become secondary science teachers or want a broad exposure to mathematics and the physical sciences. The science education program will help you meet the requirements for Colorado Teacher Licensure upon graduation. Your coursework will include at least 700 hours of practicum work in the classroom and a semester of student teaching, which prepares you to meet the demand for secondary science educators in Colorado and across the country. This major requires you to choose a concentration.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | College of Natural Sciences | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Concentrations
A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.
Biology Education
You’ll take a variety of basic science classes in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences, then concentrate on upper-division biology and education classes. Your coursework will culminate in a semester of student teaching at the middle or high school (or combined) just prior to graduating.
Chemistry Education
You will take a variety of basic science classes in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences, then concentrate on upper-division chemistry and education classes. Your coursework will culminate in a semester of student teaching at the middle or high school (or combined) just prior to graduating.
Geology Education
You will take a variety of basic science classes in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences, then concentrate on upper-division geology and education classes. Your coursework will culminate in a semester of student teaching at the middle or high school (or combined) just prior to graduating.
Physical Science
This concentration requires students to take the basic physical sciences classes, such as mathematics, chemistry, physics, and statistics, along with two minors (choose from biochemistry, chemistry, geology, statistics, mathematics, computer sciences, or physics). Many students use this concentration as a jumping-off point for graduate school.
Physics Education
You will take a variety of basic science classes in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences, then concentrate on upper-division physics and education classes. Your coursework will culminate in a semester of student teaching at the middle or high school (or combined) just prior to graduating.
Some Career Options
Graduates with licensure in secondary science education will find a strong demand for high school and junior high/middle school teachers in Colorado and elsewhere in the nation. In addition, you will also have the background required to further your studies in graduate science programs.
- Middle/High School science teacher
- Research Technician
- Educational Researcher
- Science Education Consultant
- Museum Educator
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Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
CNS undergraduate recruitment coordinator, at [email protected].
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