Total: 39-54 Semester HoursProvisional Secondary CertificationThis major offers a balanced interdisciplinary program of coursework in the life, physical, and earth and space sciences if you are planning to teach secondary school science. The required courses have been selected to prepare you to teach the science content in the Michigan Curriculum Framework including strong preparation in science inquiry through laboratory and field methods experiences. You are encouraged to work closely with an advisor throughout your program. Courses, where appropriate, may be double counted with the University Program and degree requirements on the Bachelor of Science in Education.
The major may be reduced to 39 semester hours when combined with a minor in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics. If your minor is any of these, do not count the following courses listed under Program Requirements:
- If your minor is Biology, do not count the 16 hours of Life Science courses
- If your minor is Earth Science, do not count the 17 hours of Earth and Space Science courses
- If your minor is Chemistry, do not count the 8 hours of Chemistry courses
- If your minor is Physics, do not count the 10 hours of Physics courses
Additional credits at the 300-level or higher may need to be added if the remaining number of credits is below 39. Your advisor will help you choose the appropriate courses.
Admission Requirements, Retention and Termination StandardsAll 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.
Safety Seminar:
In addition to the required courses, you must receive training in safe chemical use and storage and the care of living things from trained personnel prior to applying for student teaching. There is no enrollment charge to you for the training and no credit hours earned. The training is generally offered a few times during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Click here to view the safety seminars schedule.This major is administered by the Interdisciplinary Science Education Council. You are cautioned that you must have 36 semester hours on their Integrated Science major that are not counted on any other major or minor for teaching certification.
Required Courses I (16 hours)
- Life Science
- BIO 110: Concepts of Biology 4(3-3)
- BIO 203: General Botany 3(2-3)
- BIO 208: Microscopy 3(2-3)
- BIO 218: General Zoology 3(2-3)
- Plus any 300-level or higher biology course selected in consultation with an advisor.
Required Courses II (11 hours)
- Earth and Space Science
- AST 111: Astronomy 3(3-0)
- AST 112: Introduction to Astronomical Observations 1(0-2)
- GEO 201: Weather and Climate 4(4-0)
- Plus any 300-level or higher geology, astronomy, or weather courses selected in consultation with an advisor.
Required Courses III (3 hours)
- Earth and Space Science
- Select one of the following:
- GEL 100: Introduction to Earth Systems 3(2-2)
- GEL 130: Earth Processes 3(2-2)
- Note: GEL 130 is recommended.
Required Courses IV (3 hours)
- Earth and Space Science
- Select one of the following:
- GEL 201: Earth History 3(2-2)
- GEL 230: Prehistoric Life 3(3-0)
Required Courses V (18 hours)
- Physical Science
- Select one of the following:
- CHM 131: Introduction to Chemistry I 4(3-3)
- CHM 132: Introduction to Chemistry II 4(3-3)
- PHY 130: College Physics I 4(4-0)
- PHY 131: College Physics II 4(4-0)
- PHY 170: College Physics Laboratory I 1(0-2)
- PHY 171: College Physics Laboratory II 1(0-2)
Required Courses VI (3 hours)
- Teaching Science
- SCI 400: Teaching Integrated Science in Secondary School 3(2-2)
For more information on the Integrated Science major, please contact the program's advisor:
John Scheide
Brooks Hall 112
989-774-3291
john.iver.scheide@cmich.edu