Earth Science Post-Baccalaureate Certification

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Curriculum

Advanced Professional Studies - Post-Bacc Cert (6 credits)

Completion requirement

APS Status

Must have APS (Advanced Professional Studies) status. View information on applying for APS Status.

Foundations Courses (6 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following:

Option 1. Foundations Graduate Level (6 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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Option 2. Foundations Undergraduate Level (6 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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Major in Earth Science, Post-Bacc Certification

Completion requirement

Requirements

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Requirements

Credits Required for Major

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Minimum GPA

Earn a minimum GPA of 2.0

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Required Courses

Earn a minimum grade of C- in the following:

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Required Courses

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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Additional Oceanography Course

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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300 or 400 level ESSC Elective

Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:

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Completion requirement

Requirements

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Mathematics (8 credits)

Earn a minimum grade of C- in the following:

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Physics

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Physics 1 (4 credits)

Earn a minimum grade of C- in the following:

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Physics 2 (4 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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General Astronomy or Intro to Astronomy & Astrophysics (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Chemistry

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Introductory Chemistry 1 (4 credits)

Earn a minimum grade of C- in the following:

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Introductory Chemistry 2 (4 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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Biology

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Demonstrated Competency in Biology

Competency may be demonstrated by:

A course grade of 'A' or 'B' in AP Biology.
A score of 3 or better in the national AP exam.
A successful score on the CLEP exam.
A successful score on a General Biology challenge or placement examination.
A passing grade for General Biology (course).

AND

200 level or higher Biology elective

Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:

Professional Education - Certification (33 credits)

Completion requirement

Requirements

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Foundations Bloc

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Foundations of Modern Education (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Psychological Foundations of Teaching (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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We recommend 590 and 545 for Post-Bacc students. These courses each require 35 hours field placement at an urban school. Offered in the evenings Fall and Spring. Also offered in Summer Session. If enrolling in course/course and please register for both courses in the same block.

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APS - Professional Bloc

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Instructional Technology, Design & Assessment (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Issues in Secondary Education (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Content Area Literacy for Diverse Classrooms (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Secondary Students w/Disabilities in Inclusive Settings (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Required Courses (3 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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Students must meet APS eligibility requirements prior to registering. Course Appropriate PRAXIS II Exam should be taken after Professional Bloc and but prior to Student Teaching.

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Student Teaching Seminar (3 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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File your Intent to Student Teach Card one year prior to the beginning of the semester in which you wish to Student Teach. Access the Student teaching Website

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Student Teaching Semester (9 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Students must meet APS eligibility requirements prior to registering. Submit your Teacher Certification Packet 90 days prior to completion of your certification program. Access the packet on the Certification Website.

Earth Science Post-Baccalaureate Certification

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