For the Bachelor of Science in Education program in secondary science, students complete a series of science courses in one of the licensure areas, the professional education sequence of courses for the secondary level, and General Education requirements. The science education advisors associated with the different licensure areas should be contacted for further information about program details.
A student who plans to teach physics at the secondary level in Arkansas will seek licensure in physical science/earth science. The appropriate program of study is the Physical Science/Earth Science concentration leading to the Bachelor of Science in Education.
Life Sciences/Earth Sciences Track
This major prepares students for licensure in Life Science/Earth Science, and requires completion of a minimum of 133 hours. No minor is required.
Minimum requirements:
- BIOL 1440, 1441, 2490, 3403, 4415, 4401 or 4402, 4404 or 4470
- CHEM 1450, 1451, 2401
- PHYS 1401, 1410, 1420
- MATH (Option A): 1580 and 2311, (Option B): 1390 and 2311
- SCI 3410, 4400, 4190, 4680, 4681
- GEOG 1305 is also required and can be used to satisfy the Behavioral and Social Sciences component of the required General Education program.
Physical Sciences/Earth Sciences Track
This major prepares students for licensure in Physical Science/Earth Science, and requires completion of a minimum of 133 hours. No minor is required.
Minimum requirements:
- BIOL 1440
- PHYS 1401, 1441, 1442, 2443, 3110, 3120, 4110, 4360, 3342 or 3343
- CHEM 1450, 1451, 2401, 3411 or 3520
- MATH 1591, 1592, 2371
- SCI 3410, 4400, 4190, 4680, 4681
- GEOG 1305 is also required and can be used to satisfy the Behavioral and Social Sciences component of the required General Education program.
Important Links:
Life Science/Earth Science Check Sheet