BS Comprehensive Science Education (9-12)
The Bachelor of Science in Science Education (9-12) degree program is designed to provide future high school teachers with the content knowledge they need to be successful science teachers. Graduates can earn initial teacher licensure. The Bachelor of Science Degree in Comprehensive Science Education (9-12) at the University of Mount Olive will prepare students to be effective teachers in the science classroom and to function as contributing science professionals.
Key Program Features
Attain a deep understanding of science as well as research-based pedagogical practices prior to entering the classroom
Acquire the skills of a science educator, such as research, critical thinking and effective communication
Gain an understanding of the interrelationship between science, mathematics, technology, and society
Program Details
The Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Science Education (9-12) provides a comprehensive education through a strong curriculum and high-impact student engagement focused on the scientific inquiry approach.
Graduates will gain pedagogical skills with an emphasis on scientific inquiry and content- area knowledge.
All teacher candidates are required to complete a student teaching internship, under the supervision of a certified, experienced teacher. In this experience, teacher-candidates will apply their content and pedagogical knowledge in the professional field.
Upon graduation, students may be qualified for a teaching certificate. Specific assessments may be required to attain teaching licensure.
The Braswell Teaching Scholarship, funded by Jessie Dail and Walter Vernon Braswell Scholarship Endowment, provides a scholarship renewable annually up to three years. Scholarship amounts vary.
More Information
This Comprehensive Science Education (9-12) degree is for students who are looking forward to a career teaching science to students in grades 9-12. This program also qualifies UMO students for initial teacher licensure. Additional assessment(s) may be required. Some graduates go on to teach or work in nontraditional roles with their science teaching degrees. These careers may include:
- Adult education
- Curriculum coordinator/specialist
- Guides/trainers (museums/institutes)
- Park rangers
- Science writers
- Tutors
- Researchers