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Undergraduate Programs: Science and Mathematics Education (SMED, #774)
Students who wish to be science or mathematics teachers in middle or secondary schools must complete the major in Science and Mathematics Education (SMED), offered in the School of Teacher Education, and at least one content major from the following list (consult the catalog listing for the respective department for information about the requirements for the content majors):
| Middle Grades Mathematics (Grades 5-9) |
Department of Mathematics |
| Middle School Science Education (Grades 5-9) |
Department of Physics |
| Biology (Grades 8-12) |
Department of Biology |
| Chemistry (Grades 8-12) |
Department of Chemistry |
| Earth and Space Science (Grades 8-12) |
Department of Geography and Geology |
| Mathematics (Grades 8-12) |
Department of Mathematics |
| Physics (Grades 8-12) |
Department of Physics |
Students seeking certification in middle grades (5-9) or secondary grades (8-12) must complete both the science and mathematics education program (SMED, reference number 774) and one of the following: the middle school science education (MSSE) program (reference number 734), the middle grades mathematics (MGM) program (reference number 730), or a teacher certifiable science or mathematics content major. This combination of programs leads to a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two majors. Completion of the two programs, as well as the successful completion of the current requirements to be recommended for certification, will qualify a student for Kentucky middle grades science or mathematics certification (grades 5-9), or secondary certification (grades 8-12) in one of the following approved science or mathematics secondary content fields: biology, chemistry, earth and space science, mathematics, or physics. Students seeking admission to the SMED program must earn a grade of C or higher in SMED 101 and SMED 102and meet requirements for admission to teacher education.
Students seeking academic advising with regard to preparation as a science or mathematics teacher should contact the SKyTeach office, Hardin Planetarium, (270) 745-3900, or refer to the SKyTeach website: http://skyteach.wku.edu/ for additional information.
The science and mathematics program requires completion of 34 hours of professional education courses. The recommended general education mathematics course is either MATH 117 or 118. The required courses are:
SMED 101: Introduction to Inquiry-Based Approaches to Teaching (1 hour)
SMED 102: Introduction to Inquiry-Based Lesson Design (2 hours)
SMED 210: Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science (3 hours)
SMED 320: Classroom Interactions (3 hours)
EXED 330: Intro to Exceptional Education: Diversity in Learning (3 hours)
SMED 340: Perspectives on Science and Mathematics (3 hours)
SMED 360: Research Methods for Science and Math Teachers (3 hours)
SMED 470: Project-Based Instruction (3 hours)
SMED 489: Student Teaching Seminar (3 hours)
*MGE/SEC 490: Student Teaching (10 hours)
*MGE 490 for students seeking middle grades certification or SEC 490 for students seeking secondary certification.
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