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2018-2019 Edgewood College Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Edgewood College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Science Education Minor


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The Science Education minor is designed to provide the interdisciplinary science background required to teach science topics at the Early Childhood through Middle Childhood level (Birth to 8 years, PI 34.27) and Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence level (ages 6-13; PI 34.28). Coursework includes biological, earth, space, and physical science. This minor is intended to provide content knowledge that will support the teaching of elementary science with an interdisciplinary perspective and an integrated approach. 

Minor Requirements


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 8 natural science credits at Edgewood College for a minor.  All transfer courses for the minor must be approved by the Biological Sciences Department.

Physical Science


One of the following physical sciences courses:

Environmental Studies


Three credits in Environmental Studies:

Methods of Teaching Science


Two semesters of the methods of teaching science and accompanying practicum:

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