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Secondary Education: Physical Science BS

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:

Heather Batchelor, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Education
Heather Batchelor, Ed.D.
Professor of Education
Richard Biffle, Ph.D., Professor of Education
Richard Biffle, Ph.D.
Professor of Education
Allison Moloney, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Science
Allison Moloney, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Julia Saloni, Associate Professor of Chemistry, School of Arts & Sciences
Julia Saloni, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ruth Lyons, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education
Ruth Lyons, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Education
Tessa Harden, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Science
Tess Harden, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Earth & Environmental Science
Michael Schrimpf, Assistant Professor of Biology, School of Arts & Sciences
Michael Schrimpf, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology
Joshua Havelin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Joshua Havelin, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Julia Reny, Career Navigator and Class Marshal '24

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.”

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