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As a student in this program you will take a large number of courses in the sciences and education as shown in the button link below. You will also spend one semester student teaching in two different public schools.
In addition to the courses above you will complete our General Education Program. This includes course work in math, social science, languages and literature, fine arts and wellness.
The program is not easy - good things must be earned through hard work. Program faculty will challenge you with rigorous courses that include
field work and a significant number of out-of-class assignments. Diligent study and good grades are essential. To enter and stay in the program you must earn and hold a 3.0 grade point average. Then to earn teacher certification you must pass the challenging Praxis exams that will confirm your knowledge of earth science and methods of teaching.
Most of our students earn a second certification in General Science which is typically taught at the 6th through 8th grade levels. We encourage all students to consider this second certification as it increases employment opportunities and can be obtained with minimal additional course work plus another Praxis exam.
Our students are successful. In recent years 100% of our students who have taken the challenging Praxis exam have exceeded the qualifying score for teacher certification. Also, students who apply for teaching positions normally obtain employment before the beginning of the next academic year. Many of the earth science and general science teachers employed within 50 miles of the campus are graduates of our program. A number of our graduates have also moved from the Mansfield area to other states and have easily obtained employment as teachers in their new locations.
A webpage dedicated to the men and women who have graduated from the Department. Take a look at some of the interesting jobs they have! Click here.
Our new emphasis in Watershed Management is underway. Dr. Jennifer Demchak is teaching several new courses and students can declare it as an emphasis. Contact Dr. Demchak if you want to learn more.
Check out pictures from some of our recent department gatherings! Photos of our resident musicians, t-shirt recipients and more!
The Geography Club is a great place to meet great people. Recent activities include trips for skiing, white water rafting, bike riding, hiking and more. Membership is available to all students. View pictures from past excursions at the Geography Club webpage.
Geology Club sponsors mineral collecting trips, visits to science museums, trips to science teacher's conventions and more. All students are welcome! Visit the Geology Club page to see photos of a previous trip.
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