BSEd in Science Education (Physics)

1. Earn certification to teach physics in grades 6-12
2. Benefit from extensive coursework in your science content field
3. Participate in field experiences in both middle and high school
4. Earn certification to teach science in grades 6-12 in Georgia

We prepare future science teachers by combining the latest curriculum and teaching practice research, deep study in an area of emphasis, and in-classroom experience. Some courses are held in local science classrooms to enrich your experience.

The BSEd in Science Education helps you develop a strong background in the sciences and science instruction through:

• Coursework specific to science and science teaching
• 13 hours of required math and physics courses
• 15 hours of electives in physics and chemistry

• 5 hours of general electives

• Introductory practical experiences in both middle and high school science classrooms

• A full-time, semester-long student teaching experience at the level of your choice

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Additional information and disclosures regarding state licensure for professional practice in this field can be found at the UGA Licensure Disclosure Portal.

The Science Education major typically has a cohort size of 20 students per year. Prior to application to the full major, you should a) be in the Intended major in Athena and b) consult with the Science Education advisor in the Office of Undergraduate Advising. They can counsel you in how to arrange your program of study prior to application so that you are well-positioned for enrollment if accepted.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

• Overall minimum grade point average of 2.5, GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
• Completion of General Education Core Areas I-V, Area VI courses completed or in-progress
• Completion of CHEM 1212, CHEM 1212L or CHEM 1312H, CHEM 1312L or MATH 2260, and PHYS 1111-1111L or PHYS 1211-1211L (courses can be in progress) with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) or higher before entrance to professional course sequence block
• Grade of "C" or higher in Area VI EDUC/EPSY courses
• All teacher education candidates must earn a grade of B or higher in the exceptional children course requirements for certification. (SPED 4020, 4030 etc.)
• Passing score on or exemption of the GACE Program Admissions Assessment (read details about the exam and exemption)
• Completion of a) Federal and Georgia Constitution and b) U.S. and Georgia History University requirements by the end of the semester of application or enrollment in the professional course sequence

Note: You may only take the exemption exams for these subjects a certain number of times. Please consult with the UGA Testing Center to ensure your timeline works.

Course Pre-Requisites to Note

• CHEM 1211, CHEM 1211L or CHEM 1311H, CHEM 1311L
• Life Science elective satisfied by completion of BIOL 1107, BIOL 1107L or BIOL 2107H, BIOL 2107L for biology emphasis.
• MATH 1113 and MATH 2250
• PHYS 1111-1111L or PHYS 1211-1211L is a prerequisite for required courses in the Chemistry and Physics Areas of Emphasis.
• CHEM 1212, CHEM 1212L or CHEM 1312H, CHEM 1312L should be taken in Area VI for Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Science Areas of Emphasis.
• MATH 2260 should be taken in Area VI for the Physics Area of Emphasis.

Part 1: Apply to the University of Georgia

The UGA Office of Undergraduate Admissions oversees the application process required for the university. Therefore, a student must be accepted to UGA before entering a College of Education program.

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Part 2: Apply to the Initial Certification Program in Science Education

You may initiate the move to the full initial certification program in Science Education major (as opposed to the Intended major) after satisfactory completion of Areas I-VI of the General Education Core Curriculum and meeting minimum the eligibility requirements (courses for Area VI may be in-progress at time of application).

Your advisor will verify that you have met the eligibility criteria and assist if you have questions about adding the full major. Please fill out the short application below. If you are in the process of completing any required core course work, you may be provisionally accepted contingent upon satisfactory completion of the required courses while maintaining the required minimum 2.5 GPA for admission.

Application Deadline

• Applications for the fall 2021 cohort are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 22nd, 2021.

Application Materials

• Common Major Application

Special Requirements Upon Admission

• To progress in the professional coursework sequence block, you must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• Teacher certification candidates must a) Earn a GaPSC Pre-Service Certificate prior to beginning field experience and b) Complete several assessments prior to certification.

Enrollment Contacts

• Dr. Georgia Hodges
  Associate Research Scientist and MAT Coordinator
• Marshall Parrent
  Senior Academic Advisor

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