Admission Requirements. To be admitted into this program, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described on the “Transition Points” page under “Transition Point 1: Admission to Education Preparation Programs.” Science/Math Education Component—37 hours Specialty Studies – Geology Major SMED 101 – Step 1 1 hr. REQUIRED CORE GEOLOGY COURSES (Total = 21 hrs) SMED 102 – Step 2 2 hrs. GEOL 111/113 ‐ The Earth and Lab 4 hrs SMED 310 – Knowing & Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 112/114 – Earth History and Lab 4 hrs SMED 320 – Classroom Interactions 3 hrs. GEOL 360 –Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 hrs SPED 330 – Diversity in Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 380 – Introductory Field Techniques 3 hrs SMED 340 – Perspectives 3 hrs. GEOL 408 – Structural Geology 4 hrs SMED 360 – Research Methods 3 hrs. GEOL 499 – Professional Preparation in Geology 2 hrs SMED 470 – Project-based Instruction 3 hrs. REQUIRED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 hrs) LTCY 421 – Reading for Middle/Second 3 hrs. GEOL 311 – General Oceanography 3 hrs SMED 489 – Student Teaching Seminar 3 hrs. GEOL 325 – Introduction to Minerals and Rocks 3 hrs SEC 490 – Student Teaching 10 hrs APPROVED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 hrs selected from this list) Colonnade Plan Component—39 hours GEOL 270 – Analytical Techniques in Geology 3 hrs See WKU catalog website for guidance in selecting appropriate coursework to meet WKU’s Colonnade Plan requirements. GEOL 310 – General Hydrology 3 hrs GEOL 330 – Mineralogy 4 hrs GEOL 350 – Petrology 4 hrs GEOL 405 – Paleontology 4 hrs GEOL 420 – Geomorphology 4 hrs GEOL 485 – Geology of Fossil Fuels 3 hrs ADDITIONAL REQUIRED ELECTIVES (Total = 19 hrs) GEOG 121 – Meteorology 3 hrs ASTR 104 – Astronomy of the Solar System 3 hrs ASTR 106 – Astronomy of Stellar Systems 3 hrs ASTR 405 – Astronomy for Teachers 3 hrs PHYS 201 – College Physics (lecture and lab) 4 hrs MATH 116 – College Algebra 3 hrs Grand Total of Hours 127-128 hrs Mid-Point Assessment Requirements: To be admitted into the Student Teaching Semester, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described under “Transition Point 2: Admission to Final Clinical Experience.”
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Admission Requirements. To be admitted into this program, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described on the “Transition Points” page under “Transition Point 1: Admission to Education Preparation Programs.” Science/Math Education Component—37 Component – 34 hours Specialty Studies Required Science Core Courses – Geology Major 23 or 24 hours SMED 101 – Step 1 1 hr. REQUIRED CORE GEOLOGY COURSES (Total = 21 hrs) ASTR 104 Astronomy of the Solar System OR ASTR 106 Astronomy of the Stellar System 3 hrs SMED 102 – Step 2 2 hrs. GEOL 111/113 ‐ The Earth and Lab 4 OR GEOL 112/114 Earth History 3/1 hrs SMED 310 – ‐ Knowing & Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 112/114 – Earth History and Lab 4 BIOL 120/121 Biological Concepts: Cells, Metabolism & Genetics 3/1 hrs SMED 320 – Classroom Interactions 3 hrs. GEOL 360 –Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 hrs BIOL 122/123 Biological Concepts: Evolution, Diversity & Ecology 3/1 hrs. SPED 330 – ‐ Diversity in Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 380 – Introductory Field Techniques 3 hrs CHEM 105/106 Fundamentals of General Chemistry OR CHEM 120/121 College Chemistry I 3/1 hrs. OR 3/2 hrs. SMED 340 – ‐ Perspectives 3 hrs. GEOL 408 – Structural Geology PHYS 201 College Physics I OR PHYS 231/232 College Physics & Biophysics I 4 hrs hrs. OR 3/1 hrs. SMED 360 – Research Methods 3 hrs. GEOL 499 – Professional Preparation in Geology 2 hrs Science Research Core*SMED 360 satisfies requirements for both the SMED and MSS majors SMED 470 – Project-based Project‐based Instruction 3 hrs. REQUIRED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 hrs) LTCY 421 – Reading for Middle/Second SMED 360 Research Methods 3 hrs. GEOL 311 – General Oceanography 3 hrs .* SMED 489 – Student Teaching ‐ Seminar 3 hrs. GEOL 325 Upper Level Science Required Core – Introduction to Minerals and Rocks 3 15 hrs SEC MGE 490 – Student Teaching 10 hrs APPROVED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 hrs selected from this list) hrs. ASTR 405 Astronomy for Teachers 3 hrs. BIOL 303 Life Science for Teachers 3 hrs. Colonnade Plan Component—39 Component – 39 hours GEOL 270 – Analytical Techniques in Geology CHEM 470 Chemistry for Middle School 3 hrs hrs. See WKU catalog website for guidance in selecting appropriate coursework to meet WKU’s Colonnade Plan requirements. GEOL 310 – General Hydrology 3 hrs GEOL 330 – Mineralogy 4 hrs GEOL 350 – Petrology 4 hrs GEOL 405 – Paleontology 4 hrs GEOL 420 – Geomorphology 4 hrs GEOL 485 – Geology of Fossil Fuels 3 hrs ADDITIONAL REQUIRED ELECTIVES (Total = 19 hrs) GEOG 121 – Meteorology 3 hrs ASTR 104 – Astronomy of the Solar System 3 hrs ASTR 106 – Astronomy of Stellar 305 Earth Systems 3 hrs ASTR 405 – Astronomy Science for Teachers 3 hrs. PHYS 410 Physics for Teachers 3 hrs. Upper Level Science Restricted Electives – 6 hrs PHYS 201 – College Physics min BIOL 319/322, BIOL 325, BIOL 326, BIOL 327 BIOL 334, BIOL 348, GEOG 471, GEOL 308, GEOL 310 GEOL 311, GEOL 325, GEOL 380, GEOL 405 SMED 300, SMED 400 Support Course*Not included in major hours MATH 117 Trigonometry (lecture and labor higher) 4 hrs MATH 116 – College Algebra 3 hrs hrs.* Total Middle School Science hours 44 or 45 hrs. Grand Total of Hours 127-128 hrs Mid-Point total hours 120 or 121 hrs. Mid‐Point Assessment Requirements: To be admitted into the Student Teaching Semester, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described on the “Transition Points” page under “Transition Point 2: Admission to Final Clinical Experience.”” Program Completion Requirements:
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Admission Requirements. To be admitted into this program, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described on the “Transition Points” page under “Transition Point 1: Admission to Education Preparation Programs.” Science/Math Education Component—37 hours Specialty Studies – Geology Major REQUIRED CORE PHYSICS COURSES (Total = 35 hrs) SMED 101 – Step 1 1 hr. REQUIRED CORE GEOLOGY COURSES (Total = 21 hrs) PHYS 180 – Introductory Modern Physics 3 hrs SMED 102 – Step 2 2 hrs. GEOL 111/113 ‐ The Earth and PHYS 181 – Introductory Modern Physics Lab 4 hrs 1 hr SMED 310 – Knowing & Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 112/114 PHYS 255 – Earth History and Lab University Physics I 4 hrs SMED 320 – Classroom Interactions 3 hrs. GEOL 360 –Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 hrs PHYS 256 – University Physics I Lab 1 hr SPED 330 – Diversity in Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 380 PHYS 265 – Introductory Field Techniques 3 University Physics II 4 hrs SMED 340 – Perspectives 3 hrs. GEOL 408 PHYS 266 – Structural Geology 4 hrs University Physics II Lab 1 hr SMED 360 – Research Methods 3 hrs. GEOL 499 PHYS 301 – Professional Preparation in Geology 2 hrs Electrical Measurements Lab 1 hr SMED 470 – Project-based Instruction 3 hrs. REQUIRED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 hrs) PHYS 302 – Atomic Laboratory 1 hr LTCY 421 – Reading for Middle/Second 3 hrs. GEOL 311 – General Oceanography PHYS 316 - Comp Physics or Phys 318 Data Acquisition 3 hrs SMED 489 – Student Teaching Seminar 3 hrs. GEOL 325 – Introduction to Minerals and Rocks PHYS 321 Intro Modern Physics 2 3 hrs SEC 490 – Student Teaching 10 hrs APPROVED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 PHYS 350 Classical Mechanics I 3 hrs selected from this list) Colonnade Plan Component—39 hours GEOL 270 – Analytical Techniques in Geology 3 PHYS 398 Junior Seminar 0.5 hrs See WKU catalog website for guidance in selecting appropriate coursework to meet WKU’s Colonnade Plan requirements. GEOL 310 – General Hydrology PHYS 440 Electromagentism I 3 hrs GEOL 330 – Mineralogy 4 PHYS 498 - Senior Seminar 0.5 hrs GEOL 350 – Petrology 4 PHYS Elective 3 hrs GEOL 405 – Paleontology 4 PHYS Elective 3 hrs GEOL 420 – Geomorphology 4 hrs GEOL 485 – Geology of Fossil Fuels PHYS Elective 3 hrs ADDITIONAL REQUIRED ELECTIVES COURSES (Total = 19 28 hrs) GEOG 121 MATH 126 – Meteorology 3 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I 4.5 hrs ASTR 104 MATH 227 – Astronomy of the Solar System 3 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II 4.5 hrs ASTR 106 – Astronomy of Stellar Systems 3 hrs ASTR 405 – Astronomy for Teachers 3 hrs PHYS 201 – College Physics (lecture and lab) MATH 307- Introduction to Linear Algebra 4 hrs MATH 116 327- Multivariable Calculus 4 hrs MATH 331- Differential Equations 3 hrs CHEM 120 – College Algebra Chemistry I 4 hrs CHEM 121 – College Chemistry I Lab 1 hr CS - (Computer Science, CS 230 or higher) 3 hrs Grand Total of Hours 127-128 141 hrs Mid-Point Assessment Requirements: To be admitted into the Student Teaching Semester, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described under “Transition Point 2: Admission to Final Clinical Experience.”
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Admission Requirements. To be admitted into this program, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described on the “Transition Points” page under “Transition Point 1: Admission to Education Preparation Programs.” Science/Math Education Component—37 Technical Courses—48 hours Specialty Studies AMS 202 – Geology Major SMED 101 3 hrs AMS 210 – Step 1 1 hr. REQUIRED CORE GEOLOGY COURSES (Total = 21 hrs) SMED 102 3 hrs AMS 120 – Step 2 2 hrs. GEOL 111/113 ‐ The Earth and Lab 4 3 hrs SMED AMS 271 – 3 hrs AMS 310 – Knowing & Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 112/114 – Earth History and Lab 4 hrs SMED 320 – Classroom Interactions 3 hrs. GEOL 360 –Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 hrs SPED 330 – Diversity in Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 380 – Introductory Field Techniques 3 hrs SMED 340 AMS 355 – Perspectives 3 hrs. GEOL 408 – Structural Geology 4 hrs SMED 360 – Research Methods 3 hrs. GEOL 499 – Professional Preparation in Geology 2 hrs SMED 470 – Project-based Instruction 3 hrs. REQUIRED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 hrs) LTCY 421 – Reading for Middle/Second 3 hrs. GEOL 311 – General Oceanography 3 hrs SMED 489 AMS 365 – Student Teaching Seminar 3 hrs. GEOL 325 hrs AMS 371 – Introduction to Minerals and Rocks 3 hrs AMS 490 – 3 hrs AMS 430 – 3 hrs Professional Education Courses—31 hours AMS 329 – 3 hrs AMS 331 – 3 hrs AMS 333 – 3 hrs SEC 490 – Student Teaching 10 hrs APPROVED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 hrs selected from this list) Colonnade Plan Component—39 hours GEOL 270 EDU 489 – Analytical Techniques in Geology 3 hrs LTCY 421 – 3 hrs PSY 310 – 3 hrs EXED 330 – 3 hrs University Elective Courses—3 hours Technical Elective (Advisor Approval) – 3 hrs Elective (Advisor Approval) – 3 hrs Technical Elective (Advisor Approval) – 3 hrs Technical Elective (Advisor Approval) – 3 hrs Technical Elective (Advisor Approval) – 3 hrs Technical Elective (Advisor Approval) – 3 hrs Technical Elective (Advisor Approval) – 3 hrs General Education Component—44‐45 hours See WKU catalog website for guidance in selecting appropriate coursework to meet WKU’s Colonnade Plan General Education requirements. GEOL 310 – General Hydrology 3 hrs GEOL 330 – Mineralogy 4 hrs GEOL 350 – Petrology 4 hrs GEOL 405 – Paleontology 4 hrs GEOL 420 – Geomorphology 4 hrs GEOL 485 – Geology of Fossil Fuels 3 hrs ADDITIONAL REQUIRED ELECTIVES (Total = 19 hrs) GEOG 121 – Meteorology 3 hrs ASTR 104 – Astronomy of the Solar System 3 hrs ASTR 106 – Astronomy of Stellar Systems 3 hrs ASTR 405 – Astronomy for Teachers 3 hrs PHYS 201 – College Physics (lecture and lab) 4 hrs MATH 116 – College Algebra 3 hrs Grand Total of Hours 127-128 hrs Mid-Point Assessment Requirements: To be admitted into the Student Teaching Semester, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described under “Transition Point 2: Admission to Final Clinical Experience.”
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Admission Requirements. To be admitted into this program, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described on the “Transition Points” page under “Transition Point 1: Admission to Education Preparation Programs.” Science/Math Education Component—37 hours hrs. Specialty Studies – Geology Mathematics Major SMED 101 – Step 1 1 hr. REQUIRED CORE GEOLOGY MATHEMATICS COURSES (Total = 21 hrs) 33 Hrs. SMED 102 – Step 2 2 hrs. GEOL 111/113 ‐ The Earth and Lab MATH 136 – Calculus I 4 hrs SMED 310 – Knowing & Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 112/114 MATH 137 – Earth History and Lab Calculus II 4 hrs SMED 320 – Classroom Interactions 3 hrs. GEOL 360 –Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 hrs MATH 304 – Function Applications & Explorations 3 SPED 330 – Diversity in Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 380 – Introductory Field Techniques MATH 307 ‐ Linear Algebra 3 hrs SMED 340 – Perspectives 3 hrs. GEOL 408 – Structural Geology 4 hrs MATH 310 ‐ Discrete Math 3 SMED 360 – Research Methods 3 hrs. GEOL 499 – Professional Preparation in Geology 2 hrs MATH 317 - Intro Algebraic Systems 3 SMED 470 – Project-based Instruction 3 hrs. REQUIRED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 hrs) MATH 323 – Geometry I 3 LTCY 421 – Reading for Middle/Second 3 hrs. GEOL 311 MATH 237 – General Oceanography Multivariable Calculus 3 hrs SMED 489 – Student Teaching Seminar 3 hrs. GEOL 325 MATH 498 – Introduction to Minerals and Rocks Senior Seminar 3 hrs SEC 490 – Student Teaching 10 hrs APPROVED GEOLOGY hrs. STAT 301 – Probability/Applied Statistics 3 RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (Total = 6 hrs selected from this list) Colonnade Plan Component—39 hours GEOL 270 – Analytical Techniques in Geology 3 hrs See WKU catalog website for guidance in selecting appropriate coursework to meet WKU’s Colonnade Plan requirementshrs. GEOL 310 – General Hydrology 3 hrs GEOL 330 – Mineralogy 4 hrs GEOL 350 – Petrology 4 hrs GEOL MATH 405 – Paleontology 4 hrs GEOL 420 Numerical Analysis I 3 MATH 406 ‐ Numerical Analysis II 3 MATH 409 – Geomorphology 4 hrs GEOL 485 History of Mathematics 3 MATH 415 ‐ Algebra and Number Theory 3 MATH 417 ‐ Algebraic Systems 3 MATH 421 ‐ Problem Solving for Sec Teachers 3 MATH 423 ‐ Geometry II 3 MATH 431 – Geology of Fossil Fuels Intermediate Analysis 3 hrs ADDITIONAL REQUIRED ELECTIVES MATH 439 – Topology I 3 MATH 450 ‐ Complex Variables 3 MATH 470 ‐ Introduction to Operations Research 3 MATH 482 ‐ Probability & Statistics II 3 Other Required Courses CS 170 (Total = 19 3 hrs) GEOG 121 – Meteorology 3 hrs ASTR 104 – Astronomy of the Solar System 3 hrs ASTR 106 – Astronomy of Stellar Systems 3 hrs ASTR 405 – Astronomy for Teachers 3 hrs PHYS 201 – College Physics OR CS 180 (lecture and lab4 hrs) 4 hrs MATH 116 – College Algebra 3 hrs 3/4 Grand Total of Hours 127-128 hrs total hours (minimum required) 120 hrs. Mid-Point Assessment Requirements: To be admitted into the Student Teaching Semester, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described under “Transition Point 2: Admission to Final Clinical Experience.”
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Admission Requirements. To be admitted into this program, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described on the “Transition Points” page under “Transition Point 1: Admission to Education Preparation Programs.” Science/Math Education Component—37 hours Specialty Studies Required Math Courses – Geology Major 34 hours SMED 101 – Step 1 1 hr. REQUIRED CORE GEOLOGY COURSES (Total = 21 MATH 136 Calculus I 4 hrs) . SMED 102 – Step 2 2 hrs. GEOL 111/113 ‐ The Earth MATH 205 Number Systems and Lab 4 hrs Number Theory for Teachers 3 hrs. SMED 310 – Knowing & Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 112/114 – Earth History and Lab 4 hrs MATH 206 Fundamentals of Geometry for Teachers 3 hrs. SMED 320 – Classroom Interactions 3 hrs. GEOL 360 –Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 hrs MATH 302 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics for Middle Grades Teachers 3 hrs. SPED 330 – Diversity in Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 380 – Introductory Field Techniques MATH 308 Rational Number Data for Teachers 3 hrs hrs. SMED 340 – Perspectives 3 hrs. GEOL 408 – Structural Geology 4 hrs MATH 183 Introductory Statistics OR STAT 301 Introduction to Applied Statistics 3 hrs. SMED 360 – Research Methods 3 hrs. GEOL 499 – Professional Preparation in Geology 2 hrs MATH 304 Function Applications and Explorations 3 hrs. SMED 470 – Project-based Instruction 3 hrs. REQUIRED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 MATH 403 Geometry for Elementary/Middle Grades Teachers OR MATH 323 Geometry I 3 hrs) . LTCY 421 – Reading for Middle/Second 3 hrs. GEOL 311 – General Oceanography MATH 411 Problem Solving for Elementary/Middle Grades Teachers OR MATH 421 Problem Solving for Secondary Teachers 3 hrs hrs. SMED 489 – Student Teaching Seminar 3 hrs. GEOL 325 – Introduction to Minerals MATH 413 Algebra and Rocks Technology for Middle Grades Teachers 3 hrs SEC hrs. MGE 490 – Student Teaching 10 hrs APPROVED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 hrs selected from this list) Colonnade Plan Component—39 hours GEOL 270 – Analytical Techniques hrs. MATH 490 Seminar in Geology Middle Grades Mathematics 3 hrs See WKU catalog website for guidance in selecting appropriate coursework to meet WKU’s Colonnade Plan requirementshrs. GEOL 310 – General Hydrology 3 hrs GEOL 330 – Mineralogy 4 hrs GEOL 350 – Petrology 4 hrs GEOL 405 – Paleontology 4 hrs GEOL 420 – Geomorphology 4 hrs GEOL 485 – Geology of Fossil Fuels 3 hrs ADDITIONAL REQUIRED ELECTIVES (Total = 19 hrs) GEOG 121 – Meteorology 3 hrs ASTR 104 – Astronomy of the Solar System 3 hrs ASTR 106 – Astronomy of Stellar Systems 3 hrs ASTR 405 – Astronomy for Teachers 3 hrs PHYS 201 – College Physics (lecture and lab) 4 hrs MATH 116 – College Algebra 3 hrs Grand Total of Hours 127-128 hrs Mid-Point Assessment Requirements: To be admitted into the Student Teaching Semester, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described under “Transition Point 2: Admission to Final Clinical Experience.”” Program Completion Requirements:
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Admission Requirements. To be admitted into this program, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described on the “Transition Points” page under “Transition Point 1: Admission to Education Preparation Programs.” Science/Math Education Component—37 hours Specialty Studies Required Courses Chemistry Major – Geology Major 35 hours SMED 101 – Step 1 1 hr. REQUIRED CORE GEOLOGY COURSES (Total = 21 hrs) CHEM 120 – College Chemistry I 3 hrs SMED 102 – Step 2 2 hrs. GEOL 111/113 ‐ The Earth and CHEM 121 – Lab 4 College Chemistry I 2 hrs SMED 310 – Knowing & Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 112/114 CHEM 222 – Earth History and Lab 4 College Chemistry II 3 hrs SMED 320 – Classroom Interactions 3 hrs. GEOL 360 –Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 CHEM 223 – Lab College Chemistry II 2 hrs SPED 330 – Diversity in Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 380 CHEM 330 – Introductory Field Techniques 3 Quantitative Analysis 5 hrs SMED 340 – Perspectives 3 hrs. GEOL 408 CHEM 314 – Structural Geology 4 Intro Organic Chemistry 5 hrs SMED 360 – Research Methods 3 hrs. GEOL 499 CHEM 320 – Professional Preparation in Geology 2 Prin Inorganic Chemistry 3 hrs SMED 470 – Project-based Instruction 3 hrs. REQUIRED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 hrs) CHEM 412 – Intro Physical Chemistry 5 hrs LTCY 421 – Reading for Middle/Second 3 hrs. GEOL 311 – General Oceanography CHEM 446 ‐ Biochemistry 3 hrs SMED 489 – Student Teaching Seminar 3 hrs. GEOL 325 CHEM 447 – Introduction to Minerals and Rocks 3 Lab Biochemistry 2 hrs SEC 490 – Student Teaching 10 hrs APPROVED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 CHEM 399 or approved alternate 2 hrs selected from this list) Colonnade Plan Component—39 hours GEOL 270 Support Courses – Analytical Techniques in Geology 3 hrs 16 hours See WKU catalog website for guidance in selecting appropriate coursework to meet WKU’s Colonnade Plan requirements. GEOL 310 MATH 136 4 hrs PHYS 231 – General Hydrology Physics/Biophysics I 3 hrs PHYS 232 – Lab Physics/Biophysics I 1 hr PHYS 233 – Lab Physics/Biophysics II 1 hr PHYS 332 – Physics/Biophysics II 3 hrs GEOL 330 111 – Mineralogy 4 The Earth 3 hrs GEOL 350 113 – Petrology 4 hrs GEOL 405 – Paleontology 4 hrs GEOL 420 – Geomorphology 4 hrs GEOL 485 – Geology of Fossil Fuels 3 hrs ADDITIONAL REQUIRED ELECTIVES (Total = 19 hrs) GEOG 121 – Meteorology 3 hrs ASTR 104 – Astronomy of the Solar System 3 hrs ASTR 106 – Astronomy of Stellar Systems 3 hrs ASTR 405 – Astronomy for Teachers 3 hrs PHYS 201 – College Physics (lecture and lab) 4 hrs MATH 116 – College Algebra 3 hrs Grand Total of Hours 127-128 hrs Lab The Earth 1 hr Mid-Point Assessment Requirements: To be admitted into the Student Teaching Semester, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described under “Transition Point 2: Admission to Final Clinical Experience.”
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Admission Requirements. To be admitted into this program, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described on the “Transition Points” page under “Transition Point 1: Admission to Education Preparation Programs.” Science/Math Education Component—37 Component – 34 hours Specialty Studies Required Courses – Geology Major 32 or 33 hours SMED 101 – Step 1 1 hr. REQUIRED CORE GEOLOGY COURSES (Total = 21 MATH 117 Trigonometry AND MATH 136 Calculus I OR MATH 136 Calculus I AND MATH 137 Calculus II 3/4 hrs) . OR 4/4 hrs. SMED 102 – Step 2 2 hrs. GEOL 111/113 ‐ The Earth MATH 205 Number Systems and Lab 4 hrs Number Theory for Teachers 3 hrs. SMED 310 – ‐ Knowing & Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 112/114 – Earth History and Lab 4 hrs MATH 206 Fundamentals of Geometry for Teachers 3 hrs. SMED 320 – Classroom Interactions 3 hrs. GEOL 360 –Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 hrs MATH 308 Rational Number Data for Teachers 3 hrs. SPED 330 – ‐ Diversity in Learning 3 hrs. GEOL 380 – MATH 183 Introductory Field Techniques Statistics OR STAT 301 Introduction to Applied Statistics 3 hrs hrs. SMED 340 – ‐ Perspectives 3 hrs. GEOL 408 – Structural Geology 4 hrs MATH 304 Function Applications and Explorations 3 hrs. SMED 360 – Research Methods 3 hrs. GEOL 499 – Professional Preparation in Geology 2 hrs MATH 403 Geometry for Elementary/Middle Grades Teachers OR MATH 323 Geometry I 3 hrs. SMED 470 – Project-based Project‐based Instruction 3 hrs. REQUIRED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 hrs) LTCY MATH 411 Problem Solving for Elementary/Middle Grades Teachers OR MATH 421 – Reading Problem Solving for Middle/Second Secondary Teachers 3 hrs. GEOL 311 – General Oceanography 3 hrs SMED 489 – Student Teaching ‐ Seminar 3 hrs. GEOL 325 – Introduction to Minerals MATH 413 Algebra and Rocks Technology for Middle Grades Teachers 3 hrs SEC hrs. MGE 490 – Student Teaching 10 hrs APPROVED GEOLOGY ELECTIVES (Total = 6 hrs selected from this list) hrs. MATH 490 Seminar in Middle Grades Mathematics 1 hr. Middle grades mathematics hours 32 or 33 hrs. Colonnade Plan Component—39 Component – 39 hours GEOL 270 – Analytical Techniques in Geology 3 Electives to achieve 120 hours 14 or 15 hrs See WKU catalog website for guidance in selecting appropriate coursework to meet WKU’s Colonnade Plan requirements. GEOL 310 – General Hydrology 3 hrs GEOL 330 – Mineralogy 4 hrs GEOL 350 – Petrology 4 hrs GEOL 405 – Paleontology 4 hrs GEOL 420 – Geomorphology 4 hrs GEOL 485 – Geology of Fossil Fuels 3 hrs ADDITIONAL REQUIRED ELECTIVES (Total = 19 Grand total hours 120 hrs) GEOG 121 – Meteorology 3 hrs ASTR 104 – Astronomy of the Solar System 3 hrs ASTR 106 – Astronomy of Stellar Systems 3 hrs ASTR 405 – Astronomy for Teachers 3 hrs PHYS 201 – College Physics (lecture and lab) 4 hrs MATH 116 – College Algebra 3 hrs Grand Total of Hours 127-128 hrs Mid-Point Assessment Requirements: To be admitted into the Student Teaching Semester, candidates must meet all minimal criteria described under “Transition Point 2: Admission to Final Clinical Experience.”
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