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Ignite curiosity in tomorrow’s scientists.
A degree in science education is your gateway to fueling the flames of exploration and curiosity in young minds, enabling you to shape the next generation of scientists and critical thinkers. Science educators bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and the wider community. You’ll become an ambassador for science, promoting its understanding and importance in the world.
The Science Education program is intended for students planning to be certified to teach Science in the Texas public school system as well as private schools.
The General Science 4-8 degree prepares students to teach grade-appropriate Science in 4th thru 8th grade in subjects such as General Biology, General Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, General Physics, and Astronomy.
The Life Science 7-12 degrees prepare students to teach grades 7-12 in class assignments such as: Science, Biology, Anatomy, Animal Science, Plant & Soil Science, Environmental Science, Aquatic Science, Medical Microbiology, and Forensic Science.
The Physical Science 6-12 degree prepares students to teach grades 6-12 in class assignments such as: Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Design & Problem Solving, and Scientific Research & Design.
The Science Composite 7-12 degree prepares students to teach grades 7-12 in class assignments such as: Science, Biology, Animal Science, Plant & Soil Science, Anatomy, Environmental Science, Aquatic Science, Forensic Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Design & Problem Solving, Scientific Research & Design, Astronomy, Earth & Space Science, and Environmental Systems.
Science Education Requirements
Candidates for our Teacher Preparation Programs must meet certain requirements outlined in our Admission Requirements document.
Courses
All courses and course descriptions for each degree type can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Why Study Science Education at HSU?
Why Study Science Education at HSU?
Rich and Diverse Curriculum
The Science Education program offers students a vast curriculum with courses in pre-engineering, astronomy, forensic science, acoustics, dinosaurs and volcanoes, drugs, and society, etc… and teacher preparation for all areas of science and mathematics.
Extensive Research and Analysis
The College of Human Sciences and Educational Studies supports excellence in scholarly pursuits that explore complex issues related to science education.
Excellent Preparation
More than 95% of HSU’s teacher candidates pass the TExES exams on their first try.
Outcomes
Students who complete this degree will be eligible to take the Texas certification test for one of the following certifications: General Science 4-8, Physical Sciences Composite 6-12, Life Science 7-12, or Science Composite 7-12. These certifications lead to Science teaching positions in 4th Grade thru 12th Grade.
Accredited Program
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and Texas Education Agency (TEA) Office of Accountability has awarded Hardin-Simmons University Teacher Education Program a rating of “Accredited” under the Accountability System for Educator Preparation authorized by Texas Education Code 21.045 every year since the rating of teacher preparation entities has been awarded. Educator preparation programs are held accountable for the performance of their graduates on the state credentialing examinations required for certification. Programs must achieve a minimum pass rate on the tests by disaggregated subgroups (All, Male, Female, White, Hispanic, African American, Other) to receive a rating of “Accredited.”