Science Education/Biology and Science Education/Chemistry – Bachelor of Science

The science education degree prepares students to become certified in science content areas and meet the Indiana Department of Education teacher certification requirements. Students are assigned an advisor in the science area and another advisor in the teacher education program to ensure that teacher certification milestones are met in addition to the normal Bethel University degree requirements. Graduates are prepared to work at the secondary level in either private or public school settings, but the degree is rigorous enough in the science content to allow students the flexibility to obtain many of the positions mentioned in earlier major descriptions.

Students selecting the Science Education/Biology Major will be prepared to take the Indiana CORE Assessment in Life Science, and with wise elective selection, could add the CORE Assessment in Chemistry or Physical Science.

Students selecting the Science Education/Chemistry Major will be prepared to take the Indiana CORE Assessment in Chemistry or Physical Science. With additional coursework in electives, it is reasonable to envision adding the CORE Assessment in Physics and/or Life Science.