Physics Major with Secondary Science Licensure Concentration

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Degree seeking candidates who wish to obtain Colorado licensure for Secondary Science Education with a major in Physics must earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Included in the requirements for the Physics major with a concentration in Secondary Science teaching is a core curriculum designed to ensure that the Physics education program meets the Colorado Science Licensure Standards and addresses the objectives of the General Science content area examination. The core curriculum adds a firm foundation in Biology, Chemistry, Earth-Space Science, Environmental Science, and Mathematics. The Colorado Academic Standards are strongly emphasized within the curriculum. The core curriculum is supported by the depth of the major in Physics. Science Licensure candidates must declare their major with the appropriate concentration in Secondary Science Licensure.

General Studies Courses

The following courses meet Colorado content standards for teachers and are the first courses to focus on completing. You need a total of 22 credit hours from the following list. All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better (C- does not meet this criteria).

22 credits total. (Another 14 credits that satisfy General Studies requirements are listed in other sections.)

ENG 1010 - Composing Arguments Credits: 3
ENG 1020 - Research and Argument Writing Credits: 3
CAS 1010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
MTH 1210 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 4
HIS XXX (a General Studies History course)
Arts & Humanities courses - 6 credits worth. We recommend that you select at least one course that meets the Global Diversity requirement. Otherwise,
Social & Behavioral Science requirements are met by EDS 3130 and EDS 3150, listed later.
Natural & Physical Science requirements are met by content area courses, listed later.

Physics Major Courses

The following are the course requirements for your major. Please track your progress on your major and other graduation requirements and see your Physics advisor regularly. Your physics major should be declared including the Secondary Education Concentration (PHY1). You do not need to declare a minor in Secondary Education. All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better (C- does not meet this criteria). These content area courses also factor in to your Content Area GPA for student teaching. See www.msudenver.edu/education for more info.

32 credits total.

PHY 2311 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 2321 - General Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 2331 - General Physics II Credits: 4
PHY 2711 - Vibrations, Waves, and Mathematical Methods Credits: 4
PHY 2811 - Modern Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 2821 - Modern Physics Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 3011 - Modern Physics II Credits: 3
PHY 3711 - Physics Laboratory I Credits: 2
An additional 6 credits of upper-division physics courses must be taken. See your Physics advisor for help in choosing appropriate courses.
SCI 3950 - Teaching Science in Secondary Schools Credits: 3

Additional Courses Required For Science Licensure

All the courses in this area are required for Secondary Science Licensure. All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better (C- does not meet this criteria).

Biology Requirements (8 credits):
BIO 1080 - General Biology I Credits: 3
BIO 1081 - General Biology II Credits: 3
BIO 1090 - General Biology Laboratory I Credits: 1
BIO 1091 - General Biology Laboratory II Credits: 1
Chemistry Requirements (10 credits):
CHE 1100 - Principles of Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 1150 - Principles of Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
CHE 2100 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Credits: 4
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Requirements (6 credits):
CLD 2890 - Second Language Acquisition: K-12 Educational Implications Credits: 3
CLD 3310 - Integrated Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language Credits: 3
Earth Space Science Requirements (6-7 credits):
[Either ENV 1200 OR MTR 1600 (not both).]
ENV 1200 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credits: 3
OR
MTR 1600 - Global Climate Change Credits: 3
[Either GEG 1100 OR GEL 1010 (not both)]
GEG 1100 - Introduction to Physical Geography Credits: 3
OR
GEL 1010 - Physical Geology Credits: 4
Mathematics Requirements (8 credits):
MTH 1410 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MTH 2410 - Calculus II Credits: 4

Teacher Education Courses

All the courses in the this area are required for Secondary Science Licensure. Some course pairs must be taken together; please see an advisor in the School of Education for more detail on recommended sequence. All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better (C- does not meet this criteria). You should complete your General Studies and at least half of your major and additional content area courses before beginning Teacher Education courses.

34 or 35 credits total.

[EDS 3130 and EDS 3140 must be taken together.]
EDS 3130 - Foundations of Educational Psychology and Philosophy Credits: 4
EDS 3140 - First Field Experience in Secondary Education Credits: 1
EDS 3150 - Issues in Multicultural Education in Urban Secondary Schools Credits: 3
[Either EDT 3610 OR EDT 3010 (not both).]
EDT 3610 - Applications of Educational Technology Credits: 2
OR
EDT 3010 - Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching Credits: 3
SED 3600 - Exceptional Learners in the Classroom Credits: 3
[EDS 3210 and EDS 3240 must be taken together.]
EDS 3210 - Classroom Management, Planning, and Assessment in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
EDS 3240 - Field Experience: Classroom Management, Planning and Assessment in Secondary Schools Credits: 1
RDG 3280 - Teaching Content Literacy Skills Credits: 3
[SCI 3950 and SCI 3960 must be taken together.]
SCI 3950 - Teaching Science in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
SCI 3960 - Field Experience in Teaching Science in Secondary Schools Credits: 1
EDS 4290 - Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7-12 Credits: 6,12