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2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geosciences, Geology Concentration (Earth Science for Teachers), B.S.


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Geosciences  
Mark Abolins, program coordinator
615-494-7986
Mark.Abolins@mtsu.edu

The Earth Science for Teachers curriculum is designed for those who plan to teach earth science in the secondary school system.

Academic Map


Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Geoscience, Geology (Earth Science for Teachers), B.S., Academic Map   

Degree Requirements


General Education 41 hours
Major Requirements 32 hours
Math/Science Cognate 31 hours*
MTeach Minor 30 hours
TOTAL 123-134 hours

*This program requires courses that can also fulfill requirements of the General Education curriculum. If courses for this program are also used to fulfill General Education requirements, the program of study may be completed in 123 hours.

General Education (41 hours)


General Education  requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.

The following courses required by the program meet General Education requirements:

Major Requirements (32 hours)


Math/Science Cognate (31 hours)


Minor in Secondary Education-MTeach (30 hours)


See Secondary Education Minor-MTeach  for further information.

Curriculum: Geoscience, Geology Concentration (Earth Science for Teachers)


Curricular listings include General Education  requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Following is a suggested pattern of study for the first two years; however, consultation with the assigned advisor is necessary before registration.

Subtotal: 32 Hours


Sophomore


Subtotal: 34 Hours


Junior


Subtotal: 31 Hours


Subtotal: 26 Hours


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