Broad Field Science Major (Comprehensive)
Requirements
This major broadly trains students across the sciences. It is especially well-suited for students interested in teaching science (see Option 1), or for those who wish to design their own curriculum (see Option 2).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Courses | ||
| BIOL 130 | Principles of Biology I | 4.00 |
| BIOL 132 | Principles of Biology II | 4.00 |
| Chemistry | ||
| CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I | 5.00 |
| CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II | 4.00 |
| Environmental Science | ||
| ENSC 100 | Environmental Science | 2.00 |
| GEOL 110 | The Dynamic Earth | 4.00 |
| Physics | ||
| PHYS 107 | Algebra-Based Physics I | 4.00 |
| or PHYS 201 | Calculus-Based Physics I | |
| PHYS 108 | Algebra-Based Physics II | 4.00 |
| or PHYS 202 | Calculus-Based Physics II | |
| Math | 3.00-5.00 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Algebra with Applications | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus for Business, Life, and Social Sciences | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Select one of the options below: | ||
| OPTION 1: SCIENCE TEACHING LICENSURE (Grades 4-12) | ||
| Space Science | ||
| PHYS 100 | Astronomy | 4.00 |
| Upper Level Science Electives | ||
| Complete 7 additional credits of courses in BIOL, CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, or PHYS at the 300+ level | ||
| Science Teaching Methods | ||
| NSED 321 | Teaching Elementary/Middle School Science | 3.00 |
| NSED 339 | Secondary Methods in Science Education | 3.00 |
| Student Teaching | ||
| T ED 470 | Student Teaching Residency | 12.00 |
| The Instruction Minor (http://catalog.uwsuper.edu/undergraduate/academic-departments/education/teachers-education/instruction-minor/) (22 credits) must be completed with Option 1. | ||
| See the Secondary Education Program Teacher Education Requirements: https://uwsuper-curr.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/academic-departments/education/teacher-education/secondary-certification-licensure/ | ||
| UW-Superior educational programs are approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to fulfill licensure requirements for the state of Wisconsin. If you seek licensure in a state other than Wisconsin, please see the UW-Superior Institutional Certifiation Office web page (http://www.uwsuper.edu/frequently-asked-questions/Institutional-certification-office-faqs/) for further information and assistance. | ||
| OPTION 2: SELF DESIGNED | ||
| Select 22 additional credits of courses in BIOL, CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, NSED, or PHYS at the 300+ level. These courses must come from at least two separate prefixes. | 22.00 | |
| A science capstone course (minimum 1 credit) must be included in the above 22 credits. | ||
| Senior Research | ||
| Internship | ||
| Senior Research | ||
| Internship | ||
| Internship | ||
| Research in Environmental Science | ||
| Internship in Environmental Science | ||
| Physics Research | ||