Course variations

Course summary

This option trains students so that they may teach earth science in K-12 schools and other science or math courses in grades 5 through 9. Initial licensure will be achievable with this option and completion of the MS in math or science education, which typically takes an additional year.

Program modules

The following are the modules: GEO 203. Evolution of Planet Earth (4); PH 104. Descriptive Astronomy (4); Science Education Techniques-Preparation for Graduate Initial Licensure (15); Select one of the following HSTS courses: HSTS 414. History of Twentieth Century Science (3); HSTS 419. Studies in Scientific Controversy: Method and Practice (3); HSTS 470. Ecology and History: Landscapes of the Columbia Basin (3); SED 409. Field Practicum: Science and Mathematics (3) or equivalent; SED 412. Technology Foundations for Teaching Math and Science (3); SED 413. Inquiry in Science and Science Education (3); SED 459. Science and the Nature of Inquiry (3); One of the following emphases (12-16): Physics of the Earth Emphasis: GEO 463. Geophysics and Tectonics (4); PH 201, PH 202. General Physics (5,5) or PH 211, PH 212. General Physics with Calculus (4,4); PH 203. General Physics (5) or PH 213. General Physics with Calculus (4); PH 313. Energy Alternatives (3); PH 331. Sound, Hearing, and Music (3); PH 332. Light. Vision, and Color (3); Chemistry of the Earth Emphasis: CH 121. General Chemistry (5) or CH 221. General Chemistry (5) and CH 122. General Chemistry (5) or CH 222. General Chemistry (5) and CH 123. General Chemistry (5) or CH 223. General Chemistry (5); CH 390. Environmental Chemistry (3); GEO 430. Geochemistry (3); Mathematics Emphasis: MTH 211. Foundations of Elementary Mathematics (4); MTH 212. Foundations of Elementary Mathematics (4); MTH 251. Differential Calculus (4); MTH 390. Foundations of Elementary Mathematics (4); ST 351, ST 352. Introduction to Statistical Methods (4,4); Additional earth science content breadth (Recommended only, not required for degree): GEO 305. Living with Active Cascade Volcanoes (3); GEO 307. National Park Geology and Preservation (3); GEO 308. Global Change and Earth Sciences (3); GEO 380. Earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest (3); GEO 427. Volcanology (4); HSTS 415. Theory of Evolution and Foundation of Modern Biology (4); OC 332. Coastal Oceanography (3); Z 315. Dinosaur Biology (3); Z 427. Paleobiology (3).

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants must have an excellent academic record (a minimum 3. 0 on a 4.0 scale or "B" grade average or equivalent) from an accredited or recognized institution to be admitted to Oregon State University. International students must have the following GPA scores: Paper score of 550; Internet score of 80 (Minimum score of 16 on each section) and IELTS score of 6.5.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Oregon State University

Department name

College of Science, Department of Geosciences