Science Education
Welcome to the Science Education program at Kansas State University! Our program prepares future (biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space) teachers with early immersion into science teaching and learning experiences in 6-12 science classrooms. Below are just a few of the highlights that we think you should know about Science Education at K-State.
- Our program is unique from all others in that we have an ecosystem model for preparing future 6-12 science teachers. Your experience exceeds far beyond the walls of a college classroom in preparing you to design, implement, and evaluate effective science instruction. Plus, you will have the opportunity to present at National Conferences.
- Mentorship does not end at graduation. We continue to support you through your first year of teaching and beyond. You will be connected with science teachers across the world to enhance your professional growth through varied programs and organizations such as the National Science Teaching Association.
- Our program is well known and districts reach out to us continually for our College of Education 6-12 science education graduates. We currently have a 100% job placement rate.
- Our program is about YOU, uniquely preparing YOU to be future science teacher leaders for students in Kansas and across the world.
- Your classroom on campus is your laboratory. You will have optimal space to plan instruction, design innovative lessons, and practice laboratories in preparation for field experiences. You will have access to resources such as iPads, scientific probes/sensors, digital microscopes, collaborative active tables, drones, multiple types of 3D-printers, and so much more.
Biology
- BIOL 198 - Principles of Biology Credits: 4 (required for K-State Core Bucket 4)
- BIOL 221 - Organismic Biology Credits: 5
- BIOL 255 - General Microbiology Credits: 4
- BIOL 330 - Public Health Biology Credits: 3
- BIOL 398 - Principles of Genetics Credits: 4
- BIOL 541 - Cell Biology Credits: 3
Required Chemistry Courses
- CHM 210 - Chemistry I Credits: 4
- CHM 230 - Chemistry II Credits: 4
- CHM 350 - General Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
- CHM 351 - General Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 2
Required Supporting Courses: (11 Credit Hours)
- MATH 100 - College Algebra Credits: 3 (Required for K-State Core Bucket 3)
- MATH 150 - Plane Trigonometry Credits: 3
- PHYS 115 - Descriptive Physics Credits: 5
- STAT 225 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3
Additional Teacher Ed Course: (6 Credit Hours)
- EDSEC 614 - Laboratory Techniques in Teaching Science Credits: 3
- EDCI 764 - Engineering Design Practices in Secondary Science Teaching Credits: 3
Chemistry
- CHM 210 - Chemistry I Credits: 4 (required for K-State Core Bucket 4)
- CHM 230 - Chemistry II Credits: 4
- CHM 350 - General Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
- CHM 351 - General Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 2
- CHM 371 - Chemical Analysis Credits: 4
- CHM 500 - General Physical Chemistry Credits: 3
Supporting Courses Required: (27 Credit Hours)
- BIOCH 521 - General Biochemistry Credits: 3
- BIOCH 522 - General Biochemistry Laboratory Credits: 3
- BIOL 198 - Principles of Biology Credits: 4
- MATH 220 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credits: 4
- MATH 221 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credits: 4
- PHYS 113 - General Physics I Credits: 4
- PHYS 114 - General Physics II Credits: 4
Additional Teacher Ed Course: (7 Credit Hours)
- EDSEC 609 - Secondary Science Colloquium Credits: 1
- EDSEC 614 - Laboratory Techniques in Teaching Science Credits: 3
- EDCI 764 - Engineering Design Practices in Secondary Science Teaching Credits: 3
Earth Science
- GEOL 100 - Earth in Action Credits: 3 (required for K-State Core Bucket 4)
- GEOL 103 - Geology Laboratory Credits: 1(required for K-State Core Bucket 4)
- GEOL 105 - Oceanography Credits: 3
- GEOL 200 - Earth Through Time Credits: 3
- GEOL 502 - Mineralogy Credits: 3
- GEOL 510 - Geology of Planets Credits: 3
- GEOL 520 - Geomorphology Credits: 3
- GEOL 540 - Geologic Record of Climate Change Credits: 3
Supporting Courses Required: (25 Credit Hours)
- BIOL 198 - Principles of Biology Credits: 4
- CHM 210 - Chemistry I Credits: 4
- GEOG 121 - Introductory Physical Geography: Earth Systems Science Credits: 3
- GEOG 122 - Introduction to Physical Geography: Earth Systems Science Lab Credits: 1
- MATH 100 - College Algebra Credits: 3
- MATH 150 - Plane Trigonometry Credits: 3
- PHYS 113 - General Physics I Credits: 4
- PHYS 109 - Astronomy Credits: 4
- STAT 225 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3
Additional Teacher Ed Course: (6 Credit Hours)
- EDSEC 614 - Laboratory Techniques in Teaching Science Credits: 3
- EDCI 764 - Engineering Design Practices in Secondary Science Teaching Credits: 3
Physics
- PHYS 122 - Physics Today I Credits: 1
- PHYS 123 - Physics Today II Credits: 1
- PHYS 109 - Astronomy Credits: 4
- PHYS 223 - Physics I, Mechanics, and Thermodynamics Credits: 5
- PHYS 224 - Physics II, Electromagnetism, and Sound Credits: 5
- PHYS 325 - Physics III, Relativity, and Quantum Physics Credits: 4
- PHYS 506 - Advanced Physics Laboratory Credits: 4
Required Supporting Courses: (24 Credit Hours)
- BIOL 198 - Principles of Biology Credits: 4
- CHM 210 - Chemistry I Credits: 4
- MATH 220 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credits: 4
- MATH 221 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credits: 4
- MATH 222 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III Credits: 4
- MATH 340 - Elementary Differential Equations Credits: 4
Additional Teacher Ed Course: (6 Credit Hours)
- EDSEC 614 - Laboratory Techniques in Teaching Science Credits: 3
- EDCI 764 - Engineering Design Practices in Secondary Science Teaching Credits: 3
Please note that course requirements are subject to change.