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2018-2019 Edgewood College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Natural Science Teaching Minor


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This minor is designed for individuals seeking certification at the Early Adolescence through Adolescence level (Ages 10-21; Grades 7-12; PI 34.29). The minor is designed to supplement a Biology or Chemistry Teaching Major to meet the PI 34 breath requirement. It may also be useful in preparing for the PRAXIS Exam 10435, which must be passed by all students seeking licensure to be eligible for certification.

Minor Policies

A student must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all courses taken toward the minor.  Any course in which a student receives a grade below “CD” will not be accepted toward the minor.  Transfer students must take a minimum of eight (8) credits of natural science at Edgewood College.  Transfer courses must be approved by the department.

 

The minor is comprised of at least thirty-nine (39) credits in natural science:

Minor Requirements


Students will also complete the WDPI content exam, PRAXIS Exam 10435, with a passing score. 

Chemistry


The following Chemistry sequence:

Geoscience


A minimum of 8 credits in Geoscience:

Physics


A minimum of 8 credits in Physics:

Environmental Science


One course in Environmental Science:

Natural Science


One course in Natural Science:

Methods of Teaching Science


Students must be fully admitted to the teacher education program and have completed their science coursework before enrolling in NATS 459 .

One semester of the methods of teaching science and accompanying practicum:

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