Elizabethtown College offers a certification program in General Science designed to lead to a general science teaching certificate in grades 7-12 with a major concentration in biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics. The requirements of each concentration include a broad exposure to the other science disciplines and to mathematics. In addition, the program provides training in the techniques of teaching along with actual teaching experience in science classrooms during the professional education sequence to ensure the student has the knowledge of and competence in teaching inquiry-based science. Upon successful completion of the program, students are certified to teach general science courses in middle and secondary schools in Pennsylvania and, by reciprocal agreement, in several other states. The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires two English courses (one writing and one literature) and two math courses for certification.
For further information, contact the General Science Major Advisor, Dr. Rachel Finley-Bowman, Department of Education.
PLEASE NOTE: A complete list of the foundational requirements (including a list of approved English Literature courses) can be found in the EDUCATION MANUAL.
FOUNDATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Annually updated state required TB test, and criminal, child abuse and FBI record clearances
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Grade C or better in ED 105___ Grade C or better in ED 151___
PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE needed for 200-level ED courses:
Cumulative GPA at 27 credits, >= 2.80___
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FORMAL ACCEPTANCE needed for 300-Level ED courses:
Cumulative GPA at 54 credits, >= 3.00___
Passing scores on Basic Skills Assessment___
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Two Math: MA___ and MA___
Two English: EN 100 or EN 150 ___ and EN Literature___
