Secondary Education: Physical Science BS
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BS Physical Science Secondary Education Degree
Leads directly to state teacher certification or licensure to teach chemistry, physics, and earth/space sciences to middle school and high school students.
As a future middle or high school science teacher, you’ll come away from this program with over 24 credit hours in science-specific content as well as unique teaching-centric courses that help you blend your science knowledge with how to teach students effectively. At Thomas, you’ll have access to a brand-new science lab as well as experts in both the field of science and teaching.
This degree certifies preservice teachers in Physical Science for grades 6-12. Content area courses are customizable.
Admissions Office
Office: AD-101 Suite
Phone: 207-859-1101
Email: [email protected]
Prepare for a Career In:
- High School Chemistry Teacher
- High School Physics Teacher
- Other Physical Sciences
At a Glance:
- 121 credit hours
- Over 920+ hours of classroom experience upon graduation
- Unique opportunity to customize history coursework you take
- 99% job placement rate
Key Courses:
- Chemistry
- Oceanography
- Geology
- Climate Science
- Physics
- Trauma-Informed Education and Social-Emotional Learning
- Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs in the Regular Classroom
- Secondary Methods of Teaching
Professors:
Professor of Education
Professor of Education
Associate Professor of Biology
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Assistant Professor of Education
Assistant Professor of Earth & Environmental Science
Assistant Professor of Biology
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Julia Reny, ’23
“The Thomas College Education programs are amazing because of the professors. I’ve truly never had more helpful, understanding, and kindhearted educators. The knowledge they have given me has set me up extremely well for my future as a teacher.”