B.A.Ed. in Science Education (BAED)
Description
The B.A.E. degree with a major in science education can be completed with an emphasis in biology, chemistry, or physics. The degree prepares graduates to be eligible for certification in Mississippi to teach one of these science subjects in grades 7-12. Graduates may also teach other subjects by gaining supplemental endorsements. (See an advisor for more information.)
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 122
Degree Requirements
The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to
- change or withdraw courses;
- change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and
- change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following First Year Writing I courses: | 3 | |
| Freshman Honors I | ||
| Introduction to College Writing | ||
| First-Year Writing I | ||
| Select one of the following First Year Writing II courses: | 3 | |
| First Year Seminar | ||
| First-Year Writing II | ||
| Freshman Honors II | ||
| Select six hours of history courses | 6 | |
| Select three hours of MATH 1210+ 1 | 3 | |
| Select three-four hour course with laboratory in physics, astronomy, or physical science II | 3 | |
| Select a physical science lab to accompany physical science course | 1 | |
| Select a biological science course with an accompanying lab | 3 | |
| Select a biological science lab to accompany biological science course | 1 | |
| Select a three-four hours course in geology, chemistry, or physical science I | 3-4 | |
| Select six hours of literature 2000+ | 6 | |
| Select three hours in the fine or performing arts | 3 | |
The course may be chosen from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 35-36 | |
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Does not include MATH 2451 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I or MATH 2452 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II.
General Education II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select an additional three-hour course in mathematics or science | 3 | |
| Select three semester hours in courses chosen from the following areas: classics, modern languages, philosophy, religion, literature, history, southern studies, gender studies, linguistics, or African American studies | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDSP 3080 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDCI 3520 | Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner | 2-3 |
| EDSP 3270 | Classroom Mgt & Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| EDCI 3530 | Planning & Teaching Strategies for Effec | 3 |
| EDSE 4000 | Principles of Education | 3 |
| EDSE 4460 | Special Methods I: Science | 3 |
| EDLE 4800 | Student Teaching: Secondary Education | 9 |
| EDCI 4190 | Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| Total Hours | 29-30 | |
Select an emphasis
- Select an emphasis area within the BAE in Science Education program.
Emphasis - Biology
Description
Graduates in science education with an emphasis in biology are eligible for certification in Mississippi to teach in grades 7-12. Graduates may also teach other subjects by gaining supplemental endorsements. (See an advisor for more information.)
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ASTR 1110 | Descriptive Astronomy | 3 |
| or GEOL 1010 | Physical Geology | |
| BISC 1600 | Biological Sciences I | 3 |
| BISC 1610 | Biological Sciences I Laboratory | 1 |
| BISC 1620 | Biological Sciences II | 3 |
| BISC 1630 | Biological Sciences II Laboratory | 1 |
| BISC 3220 | General Ecology | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Physiology | ||
| Plant Physiology | ||
| Microbial Physiology | ||
| BISC 3310 | Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates | 4 |
| BISC 3330 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BISC 3360 | Genetics | 4 |
| BISC 4400 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BISC 4980 | Major Field Achievement Test | 0 |
| CHEM 1050 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1060 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 1051 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHEM 1061 | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Trigonometry | ||
| Basic Mathematics for Science & Eng | ||
| Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | ||
| PHYS 2130 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 2131 | Laboratory Physics I | 1 |
| Total Hours | 49 | |
Emphasis - Chemistry
Description
Graduates in science education with an emphasis in chemistry are eligible for certification in Mississippi to teach in grades 7-12. Graduates may also teach other subjects by gaining supplemental endorsements. (See an advisor for more information.)
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BISC 1600 | Biological Sciences I | 3 |
| BISC 1610 | Biological Sciences I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1050 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1060 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 1051 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHEM 1061 | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHEM 2210 | Elementary Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2220 | Elementary Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 2211 | Elementary Organic Chem. Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHEM 2221 | Elementary Organic Chem. Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHEM 3140 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 3310 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| or CHEM 3340 | Biophysical Chemistry | |
| CHEM 3515 | Individual Research | 1-3 |
| CHEM 3820 | Chemistry for Teachers II | 4 |
| CHEM 3810 | Chemistry for Teachers I | 4 |
| PHYS 2141 | Laboratory Physics II | 1 |
| PHYS 2140 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 2131 | Laboratory Physics I | 1 |
| PHYS 2130 | General Physics I | 3 |
| MATH 2611 | Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 3 |
| Select six hours of Astr or Geol coursework | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 53-55 | |
Emphasis - Physics
Description
Graduates in science education with an emphasis in physics are eligible for certification in Mississippi to teach in grades 7-12. Graduates may also teach other subjects by gaining supplemental endorsements. (See an advisor for more information.)
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BISC 1600 | Biological Sciences I | 3 |
| BISC 1610 | Biological Sciences I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1050 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1060 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 1061 | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHEM 1051 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| MATH 1230 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH 2611 | Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 3 |
| MATH 2612 | Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry II | 3 |
| MATH 2613 | Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry III | 3 |
| PHYS 2110 | Physics for Science & Engineering I | 3 |
| PHYS 2120 | Physics for Science & Engineering II | 3 |
| PHYS 2111 | Lab Physics for Science & Engineering I | 1 |
| PHYS 2121 | Lab Physics for Science & Engineering II | 1 |
| PHYS 3030 | Physical Theory and Techniques | 3 |
| PHYS 3310 | Introduction to Modern Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3320 | Introduction to Modern Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 3252 | Electronics | 4 |
| PHYS 3232 | Optics | 4 |
| PHYS 4410 | Introduction to Biophysics | 3 |
| PHYS 4312 | Modern Physics Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 4137 | Senior Research Project | 1-3 |
| Select six hours of Astr or Geol coursework | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 63-65 | |
Other Academic Requirements
Admission to Phase II: Professional Education Core
Requirements for admission to teacher education are as follows:
- Completion of core curriculum.
- Applicants who apply for admission to Phase II must have a 2.75 grade-point average.
- Passing scores on Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE)1
- Courses EDCI 3520 Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner and EDSP 3080 Introduction to Special Education are the only professional education courses that may be taken prior to admission to Phase II. A minimum grade of "C" in all professional education courses is required.
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Exemption: Students who provide proof of an ACT score of at least a 21 overall composite (or SAT equivalent) OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a minimum of 60 completed coursework hours are exempt from taking the Praxis CORE.
Note: A minimum grade of "C" is expected in all professional education courses, content courses, and related courses. If this minimum of "C" is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.
Admission to Phase III: Student Teaching
Applications are available through the Student Advising and Field Experience Office and are due the semester prior to student teaching. To be admitted to student teaching, a student must meet the following requirements:
- Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
- A minimum grade of "C" in all professional education courses, content courses and related courses with the exception of those required during student teaching. If this minimum of "C" is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.
- During the student teaching semester, students must register for student teaching and EDCI 4190 Classroom Assessment. In addition, one 3-hour elective may be taken.
- Completion of 15 hours in residency at The University of Mississippi (includes Tupelo, Booneville, Grenada, and DeSoto campuses).
- Correspondence courses in education are not accepted.
- Evidence of professional liability insurance.