Earth and Space Science for Secondary Education Certificate

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Preparation for certification to teach Earth and space science at the secondary level requires completion of the Bachelor of Arts in geology plus 11 hours of astronomy courses. Detailed program requirements can be found under “secondary education 8-12” in the College of Education and Human Services section of this catalog. Students interested in this program should declare a major in geology and consult with the director of the geology program and the certification specialist in the College of Education and Human Services.