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Interdisciplinary
Integrated Science Major
B.S. in Ed. degree, Elementary Provisional Certification

This major offers a balanced, interdisciplinary program of coursework in the life, physical, and earth and space sciences for students planning to teach elementary or middle school. The required courses have been selected to prepare students to teach the science content in the Michigan Curriculum Framework including strong preparation in science inquiry through laboratory and field methods experiences. Students are encouraged to work closely with an advisor throughout their program. Courses, where appropriate, may be double counted with the University Program and the degree requirements on the Bachelor of Science in Education.

Students are cautioned that they must have 36 semester hours on their Integrated Science major that are not counted on any other major or minor for teacher certification. All courses must be taken for a grade, not for credit/no credit even if offered as an option. Grades in courses transferred to CMU will count in the calculation of the major GPA. A minimum 2.7 GPA (B-) must be earned in all teaching majors.

In addition to the courses listed below, each student must receive training in safe chemical use and storage and the care of living things from trained personnel prior to applying for student teaching. This major is administered by the Integrated Science Education Council.

The following requirements are pending state approval and may change. See your advisor.

Required Courses Life Science (12 hours):
BIO 101 (3) General Biology
OR BIO 105 (3) Introductory Quantitative Biology
BIO 151 (3) Human Biology
BIO 229 (3) Nature Study
An additional 3 credit BIO course at the 200-level or higher selected in consultation with an advisor.

Required Courses Earth and Space Science (13 hours):
GEL 130 (3) Earth Processes (recommended)
OR GEL 100 (3) Introduction to Earth Systems
GEL 230 (3) Prehistoric Life
OR GEL 201 (3) Earth History
ESC 201 (4) Weather
AST 111 (3) Astronomy

Required Courses in Physical Science (10-11 hours):
PHS 151 (3) Introductory Physical Science I
PHS 251 (3) Introductory Physical Science II
CHM 111 (3) The Interaction of Chemistry and Society (recommended)
OR CHM 120 (4) Survey of Chemistry
CHM 127 (1) Introductory Chemistry Laboratory

Required Courses in Teaching Science (3 hours):
BIO 351 (3) Biological Science for Elementary Teachers
OR ESC 400 (3) Earth Science Education
OR PHS 351 (3) Physical Science for the Elementary Grades
OR PHS 452 (3) Physical Science for the Middle Grades
Total: 38-39 semester hours
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