Program: Geoscience, Geology Concentration (Earth Science for Teachers), B.S. - Middle Tennessee State University

Apr 05, 2025

2015-16 Undergraduate Catalog

Department of Geosciences
615-904-8019
Clay Harris, program coordinator
Clay.Harris@mtsu.edu

The Earth Science for Teachers curriculum is designed for those who plan to teach earth science in the secondary school system. This curriculum consists of 82 hours distributed among career pattern requirements (22 hours), career pattern electives (10 hours), a cognate (20 hours), and a minor in Secondary Education(30 hours) involving education courses and directed teaching. An additional 41 hours are required for General Education. Student must contact Secondary Education minor advisor for approval of appropriate courses for licensure. For specific procedures and additional requirements for teacher licensure, see College of Education .

NOTE: Please see Secondary Education Minor for requirements and additional information.

Required Courses (22 hours)

GEOL 1050 - Historical Geology 4 credit hours
GEOL 1030 - Introduction to Earth Science 3 credit hours AND
GEOL 1031 - Introduction to Earth Science Lab 1 credit hour
OR
GEOL 1040 - Physical Geology 4 credit hours AND
GEOL 1041 - Physical Geology Lab 0 credit hours
GEOL 3010 - Oceanography 3 credit hours
GEOL 4020 - Geomorphic Regions of the United States 4 credit hours
GEOL 4050 - Meteorology 3 credit hours
PGEO 1030 - Physical Geography 4 credit hours

Electives (10 hours)

Choose 10 hours of Geoscience electives from any GEOL course, any advisor-approved math or science course.

Math/Science Cognate (20 hours)

ASTR 1030 - Exploring the Universe 3 credit hours AND
ASTR 1031 - Observing the Universe 1 credit hour
BIOL 1110 - General Biology 4 credit hours * AND
BIOL 1111 - General Biology Lab 0 credit hours *
BIOL 1120 - General Biology 4 credit hours AND
BIOL 1121 - General Biology Lab 0 credit hours
CHEM 1010 - Introductory General Chemistry I 4 credit hours * AND
CHEM 1011 - Intro to General Chemistry I Lab 0 credit hours *
OR
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours * AND
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab 0 credit hours *
CHEM 1020 - Introductory General Chemistry II 4 credit hours AND
CHEM 1021 - Intro to General Chemistry II Lab 0 credit hours
OR
CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours AND
CHEM 1121 - General Chemistry II Lab 0 credit hours
PHYS 2010 - Non-Calculus-Based Physics I 0 credit hours AND
PHYS 2011 - Physics Problems Laboratory I 4 credit hours
PHYS 2020 - Non-Calculus-Based Physics II 0 credit hours AND
PHYS 2021 - Physics Problems Laboratory II 4 credit hours
MATH 1720 - Plane Trigonometry 3 credit hours *

NOTE:

* Counted in General Education requirements

Minor in Secondary Education (30 hours)

YOED 2500 - Planning and Assessment 3 credit hours
YOED 3000 - Classroom Management 3 credit hours
YOED 3300 - Problem-Based Instructional Strategies 3 credit hours
YOED 4030 - Residency I: Grades 7-12 9 credit hours
YOED 4400 - Residency II 12 credit hours

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.