The major in science education requires at least 60 semester hours in the sciences and is designed for students seeking secondary teaching certification in the following areas:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Earth and Space Science
• General Science

The distribution and total number of courses required for certification of secondary science teachers varies with the field of specialization and is prescribed in the curriculum ladders that can be found at the links above or in the Undergraduate Bulletin available from the admissions office. Students may seek certification in more than one field; however, this usually requires more time than the regular degree program of eight semesters. Students who wish to become certified in more than one area should, therefore, work closely with their faculty advisor and the associate dean for education when planning their course schedules.