Prepare to teach middle and high school students about the world around them though our program in science education.
You will study education and your chosen area of emphasis, spend a semester student teaching, and earn certification to teach that subject in grades 6-12.
For students interested in teaching high school physics, middle school physical science, and high school electives such as environmental science and forensic science.
Our program aligns closely with state and national standards, including those from the National Science Teachers Association and the Next Generation Science Standards.
Through our science education program, you will gain a foundation in teaching science to middle and high school students.
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All undergraduate students at UGA meet with an academic advisor each semester. This meeting is critical to a student's success as a chance to discuss courses and electives, certification criteria, and general graduation requirements.
Almost all in-state students begin their studies at UGA paying limited tuition or fees. Please note that these amounts are subject to change and are meant to give prospective students an idea of the costs associated with a degree at the University of Georgia College of Education.
Students may qualify for a variety of assistantships, scholarships, and other financial awards to help offset the cost of tuition, housing, and other expenses.
Science education majors of all emphases come together as a cohort during their senior year, forming close relationships and even lifelong friendships.
Students can join the campus chapter of the National Science Teachers Association, and undergraduate students regularly make presentations at the annual meeting of the Georgia Science Teachers Association.
Courses are taught both on campus and in local classrooms for meaningful classroom engagement and experiences.
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