5 majors that lead to helping careers
November 18, 2020
A lot of CSU’s majors are focused on making the world a better place, but these 5 lead to careers that directly work with improving lives.
Natural Sciences Major
Do you want to help nurture the scientists of tomorrow?
At a glance
This major is geared to students who want to become science teachers, as well as to students who want a broad exposure to mathematics and the physical sciences. Internships and volunteer activities provide practical training and experience. Students will meet the requirements for Colorado teacher licensure upon graduation — including a semester of teaching, which prepares students to meet the demand for secondary science educators in Colorado and across the country.
| 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 study the biological sciences while taking courses in education, along with a semester of student teaching in biology.
Chemistry Education
You’ll study the science of chemistry while taking courses in education, along with a semester of student teaching in chemistry or related classes.
Geology Education
You’ll study the geological sciences while taking courses in education, along with a semester of student teaching in geology or related classes.
Physical Science
You’ll study the physical sciences and earn two minors (choose from Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics) while taking courses in education, along with a semester of student teaching in science classes.
Physics Education
You’ll study the science of physics while taking courses in education, along with a semester of student teaching in physics and related classes.
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
- Elementary School science teacher
- Educational Researcher
- Science Education Consultant
- Museum Educator
- Research Technician
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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:
Warren Jackson, undergraduate recruitment coordinator, at warren.jackson@colostate.edu or (970) 491-4519.
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.