Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Secondary Education (BSED) (Earth and Space Science)

The following course sequence sheet is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as formal academic advisement. Course selections and sequence may vary depending on course availability and counsel from your academic adviser. You should consult an academic adviser before developing an actual academic plan.

Cr. First Semester Cr. Second Semester
351.120 Physical Geology351.130 Historical Geology
151.121 Physical Geology Lab151.131 Historical Geology Lab
356.110 Introduction to Computer Science3Required Mathematics Course
 or Required Mathematics Course or 56.110 Introduction to Computer Science
320.101 Composition I348.101 General Psychology
 or 48.101 General Psychology or 20.101 Composition I
3General Education Group A (Humanities)345.211 Principles of Sociology
 or 45.211 Principles of Sociology or General Education Group A (Humanities)
260.206 Teachers, Schools, & Society370.101 Introduction to Indiv. w/Exceptional
109.100 Optional University Seminar  
16Total Semester Credits16Total Semester Credits
Cr.Third SemesterCr.Fourth Semester
452.115 Chemistry for Sciences I452.116 Chemistry for Sciences II
3Writing Intensive Literature Course or 20.201325.103 Public Speaking or 25.104 Interpersonal
 or 25.103 Public Speaking or 25.104 Interpersonalor Writing Intensive Literature Course or 20.201
454.111 Introduction to Physics I454.112 Introduction to Physics II
 or 54.211 General Physics I or 54.212 General Physics II
360.251 Psychological Foundations of Education360.291 Principles of Teaching
1General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills1General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills
15Total Semester Credits15Total Semester Credits
Cr.Fifth SemesterCr.Sixth Semester
351.255 Meteorology351.259 Oceanography
360.393 Social Foundations of Education360.311 Classroom Measures & Assessment
 or 60.406 Multicultural Education348.212 Adolescence
354.110 Introduction to Astronomy450.114 Concepts Biology I
3General Education Group A (Humanities)3General Education Group A (Humanities)
360.204 Ed. Computing (or 60.350 or 351)  
15Total Semester Credits16Total Semester Credits
Cr.Seventh SemesterCr.Eighth Semester
365.453 Teaching of Science660.497 Teaching in Education: First Experience
3General Ed. Values, Ethics, Decision-Making660.498 Teaching in Education: Second Experience
3Free Elective  
3Free Elective  
3Free Elective  
15Total Semester Credits12Total Semester Credits
 TOTAL CREDITS:120 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

One of the following is required based on placement testing:

53.113 Precalculus, 53.123 Essentials Calculus, 53.125 Calculus I, or 53.126 Calculus II

Students may count one Communications, Quantitative or Values course towards Gen Ed Group A, B, or C.

As an example, this program counts 25.103 for Communications and Group A. See advisor for other options.