College of Education and Health Professions

Physical/Earth Science Licensure, Grades 7-12

All course requirements are subject to change. Students must meet current state requirements at time of application for graduation.

Licensure for teaching requires completion of the bachelor's degree in Fulbright College and completion of the Master of Arts in Teaching degree in the College of Education and Health Professions. Admission to the MAT degree program requires admission to the Graduate School. Refer to the Graduate School for the GPA requirements. Refer to the Teacher Licensure Checklist.

  1. Complete a BA or BS degree with a major in chemistry, physics, earth science or geology.
  2. Complete the following classes with a grade of "C" or higher:  
  • CIED 4131-Practicum in Secondary Education. It is preferred that you take this class no later than the Fall semester of your senior year.
  • CIED 4023-Teaching in Inclusive Secondary Setting.

     3. The following earth science courses are required for chemistry or physics majors:

  • GEOL 1113/1111L
  • GEOL 1133/1131L
  • ASTR 2003/2001L
  • GEOG 4353

    4. The following courses are required for earth science or geology majors:

  • CHEM 1074/1071L
  • CHEM 2613/2611L
  • PHYS 1023/1021L
  • PHYS 2013/2011/2010D or
    PHYS 2054/2050L
  • PHYS 2033/2031L/203D or
    2074/2070L