Integrated Science Education - Bachelor of Science in Education

The Bachelor of Science in Education degree with an Adolescent/Young Adult (AYA) Integrated Science major provides graduates with the opportunity to teach in 7-12^th grade schools in all the major science disciplines (biology, chemistry, earth science and physics) while concentrating in one science area.

Candidates are exposed to state-of-the-art teaching methods and science/math courses as well as teaching in diverse settings, taking English Language Learner (ELL) methods, experiencing elective Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education methods and engaging in real world scientific research as part of their program.

Since National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) requires candidates to specialize in one science discipline area and have a broad understanding of the other three disciplines, this increases the total number of credit hours required for this degree. The curriculum was streamlined as much as possible in order to minimize the number of required credit hours (124-131 credit hours for the Integrated Science degree will be required). 

The majority of the science education majors enter Miami University with an abundant number of Advanced Placement credit hours thus enabling them more flexibility in scheduling their courses. The current science education programs have similar required credit hours and the students have been able to graduate in four years.  We don’t foresee students having difficulty in managing this degree in a four-year period of time.

Program Requirements

Requirements for all Integrated Science Education Specialties

Integrated Science Education Specialties

Biology

Chemistry

Earth Science

Physics