Broad Field Science Teaching, Physical Science Including Chemistry, BS

This major is designed for individuals seeking certification to teach general science and chemistry at the Early Adolescence through Adolescence level (Ages 10-21; grades 7-12; WDPI licenses 610, 621, 637). The major requires completion of the requirements listed below, the Education Professional Requirements and the licensing requirements for teacher education (see School of Education ). 

Major Policies

A student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in all courses taken to fulfill the major requirements. Any course in which a student receives a grade below “CD” will not be accepted toward the major. Transfer students must take a minimum of 12 natural science credits with either a BIO, CHEM, GEOS, NATS, or PHYS prefix at Edgewood College. All transfer courses must be approved by the department.