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Science Education, Physics (9-12) Concentration, B.S.

University of North Carolina at Pembroke · Pembroke, NC

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
13.1019
Total credits (published)
120
Credits (computed from items)
148
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199281
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199281_f05c9721
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Bachelor of Science in Science Education (9-12, 6-9)

10 items
  1. an understanding of unifying concepts of science and how this knowledge will enable students to deal with personal and social problems intelligently;
    Not resolved to a course
  2. an understanding of the nature of science and the historical development of scientific thought;
    Not resolved to a course
  3. an understanding of the interrelationships between science, mathematics, technology, and society;
    Not resolved to a course
  4. an understanding of how science contributes to the personal development of diverse individuals;
    Not resolved to a course
  5. an understanding of developmentally appropriate instructional methods and curriculum of science, to include inquiry-based instruction, assessment techniques, and the integration of technology;
    Not resolved to a course
  6. the communication skills necessary for effective teaching, as well as, the skills necessary for effective classroom management;
    Not resolved to a course
  7. an understanding of the role of research in science education;
    Not resolved to a course
  8. an awareness of the importance of incorporating best practices into science classrooms through lifelong professional development;
    Not resolved to a course
  9. an awareness of the safety precautions specific to classroom, stockroom, laboratories, and other areas used for science instruction.
    Not resolved to a course
  10. the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, and community members to improve science instruction for all students.
    Not resolved to a course

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

0 items

    General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

    11 items
    1. As published: “Composition I”
      3
    2. As published: “Composition II”
      3
    3. Fine Art
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. Literature
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. History
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. Philosophy and Religion
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. Social Sciences
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    8. Natural Science
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    9. Mathematics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. Physical Education
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    11. General Education Electives
      Not resolved to a course
      6

    Major-Specific General Education Courses

    7 items
    1. As published: “Calculus I”
      4
    2. and three of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
    3. As published: “Principles of Biology”
      3
    4. As published: “General Chemistry I”
      3
    5. As published: “Earth Science”
      3
    6. As published: “Calculus II”
      4
    7. As published: “Astronomy”
      3

    Physics (9-12) Concentration: 57 Sem. Hrs.

    0 items

      Physics

      9 items
      1. As published: “University Physics I”
        3
      2. As published: “University Physics II”
        3
      3. As published: “University Physics Laboratory I”
        1
      4. As published: “University Physics Laboratory II”
        1
      5. As published: “Optics”
        3
      6. As published: “Modern Physics”
        4
      7. As published: “Classical Mechanics”
        3
      8. As published: “Heat and Temperature”
        3
      9. As published: “Advanced Laboratory I”
        1

      Math

      2 items
      1. As published: “Calculus I”
        4
      2. As published: “Calculus II”
        4

      Biology

      4 items
      1. As published: “Principles of Biology”
        3
      2. As published: “Laboratory Investigations and Experiences in General Biology”
        1
      3. As published: “General Botany (4 credits) or”
        4
      4. As published: “General Zoology”
        4

      Chemistry

      4 items
      1. As published: “General Chemistry I”
        3
      2. As published: “General Chemistry Laboratory I”
        1
      3. As published: “General Chemistry II”
        3
      4. As published: “General Chemistry Laboratory II”
        1

      Geology

      2 items
      1. As published: “Earth Science”
        3
      2. As published: “Earth Science Laboratory”
        1

      Physical Science

      2 items
      1. As published: “Astronomy”
        3
      2. As published: “Astronomy Laboratory”
        1

      Professional Studies Core: 12 Sem. Hrs.

      4 items
      1. As published: “Introduction to Education”
        3
      2. As published: “Disciplinary Literacy”
        3
      3. As published: “Aspects of Human Development and Educational Psychology (Grades 6-12)”
        3
      4. As published: “Introduction to the Exceptional Child”
        3

      Content Pedagogy: 18 Sem. Hrs.

      5 items
      1. As published: “Early Experiences for Prospective Science Teachers”
        1
      2. As published: “Early Laboratory Experiences for Prospective Science Teachers”
        2
      3. As published: “Teaching Science in the Secondary School”
        3
      4. As published: “Internship in Science in Middle/Secondary Schools”
        9
      5. As published: “Professional Seminar in Middle/Secondary Science”
        3
      Source. University of North Carolina at Pembroke, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.uncp.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=44&poid=18798. Captured page pages/0056.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.