BS Science Studies

This program offers a unique opportunity to either become a secondary science teacher or explore a variety of careers. Our goal is well-rounded science understanding and the ability to utilize this perspective in the real world.

Our program is for you if:

Are looking for the quickest pathway to becoming a science teacher, without needing a master’s degree
Seek a flexible program where you can pick your combination of science interests and disciplines for your future classroom, creating a pathway to a successful career.
Want to teach science but not in a traditional classroom setting, but perhaps in School of the Wild or at a national or state park.

This program offers a unique opportunity to either become a secondary science teacher or explore a variety of careers. Our goal is well-rounded science understanding and the ability to utilize this perspective in the real world.

Program Requirements

For a complete list of requirements and courses:

General Catalog

Licensure

Option 1 is a pathway to teaching licensure, focusing on two different areas of emphasis, with the outcome a 7-12 teaching license. Additionally, students may add up to four disciplines in science, including the all-science endorsement in the State of Iowa.

Non-licensure

Option 2: A bachelor’s degree in science studies can be used as a pathway toward a career or further studies, without a science teaching license. Students obtaining this degree often head into the workforce in fields like the DNR, CCC, National Parks, or science centers. Some students also use this degree as an undergraduate degree toward a future master’s program. The goal of this degree is flexibility for students to make their own pathway.

Our faculty are experts in:

Science Education
Science Teacher
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Physics Education
Earth Science Education
Experiential learning
Action Research
Argument-based
STEM education