Physics - Physical Science (Teaching) (PPST) - BT Major

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105 S.H. (no minor required)

2.5 GPA required.

The Physics Department, in cooperation with other science departments and the College of Education, has developed a Minnesota Board of Teaching (BOT)-approved program. Students should be aware that the program described below may continue to change as the BOT considers changes to the Science Licensure Programs. Students will need to work closely with their academic advisor to ensure that they will be able to graduate with a BOT-approved degree.

Successful completion of the Physical Science Teaching program will enable a student to apply for licensure in 9-12 high school physics, high school chemistry, and physical science upon achieving passing scores on the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examination (MTLE) basic skills, content, and pedagogy tests. The major meets Minnesota teacher certification requirements. Wisconsin certification requires minor modifications. Students preparing for certification in other states should consult with the department to learn of any necessary modifications.

Physical Science Teaching Required Courses (72 S.H.)

Chemistry or Physics (8 S.H.)

Choose one (4 S.H.)

CHEM 311 - Science Teaching Methods (4 S.H.)
PHYS 311 - Science Teaching Methods (4 S.H.)

Choose one (2 S.H.)

△ CHEM 430 - Individual Projects in Chemistry (1-3 S.H.) AND
◎ CHEM 475 - Seminar in Chemistry (1 S.H.)
OR
◎ PHYS 460 - Undergraduate Research (1-4 S.H.)

Teacher Education Licensure Program Information

Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Unit before taking Professional Education courses. This process is competitive; the number of students admitted each semester is limited. Admission is based on grades (2.75 GPA), passing Basic Skills Exams and other measures. For more information on this Admission process, visit the Teacher Education Program Admissions page.

All Winona State University Teacher Education Licensure Programs are continuously updated to reflect new licensure requirements from the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Please contact your program advisor for the latest information about program requirements whether you are (1) applying to a teacher education program, or (2) currently enrolled in a teacher education program.

Professional Education Sequence (CPST/PPST/PHST) (33 S.H.)

Note: Teacher education majors must complete all Professional Education Sequence courses in addition to content area courses. Refer to Teacher Education Licensure Programs for more information.

✽ HERS 204 - Personal & Community Health (3 S.H.)
SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (3 S.H.)
EDUC 429 - Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies (3 S.H.)
EDFD 401 - Human Development and Learning: K-12 & 5-12 (2 S.H.)
EDFD 421 - Classroom Management: K-12 and 5-12 (1 S.H.)
◆ EDFD 441 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: K-12 and Secondary (3 S.H.)
△ EDFD 459 - The Professional Educator (3 S.H.)
EDFD 461 - Multicultural Youth, Children, & Families: Part I: K-12 and 5-12 (2 S.H.)
EDFD 462 - Multicultural Youth, Children, and Families Part II (1 S.H.)

Note

EDFD 401 and 461 must be taken concurrently
EDFD 421 and 441 must be taken concurrently
EDFD 459 and 462 must be taken concurrently

Student Teaching (12 S.H.)

◎ EDST 465 - Student Teaching - Senior High School K-12 Specialty (1-16 S.H.)

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◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning

Physics - Physical Science (Teaching) (PPST) - BT Major

Physical Science Teaching Required Courses (72 S.H.)

Chemistry (26 S.H.)

Math (12 S.H.)

Physics (26 S.H.)

Chemistry or Physics (8 S.H.)

Choose one (4 S.H.)

Choose one (2 S.H.)

Choose one (2 S.H.)

Teacher Education Licensure Program Information

Professional Education Sequence (CPST/PPST/PHST) (33 S.H.)

Note

Student Teaching (12 S.H.)

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