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Science Teaching Program
Are you ready to make a difference in the world? Do you want to impact the lives of students, specifically through science? If so, we’re here to help you accomplish your mission. The science teaching program at Anderson University is designed to give students a well-rounded education with plenty of hands-on experience, ensuring they are beyond prepared to enter and manage the classroom.
Tomorrow's scientific leaders are starting right here.
Gain a deep understanding of science education by discovering effective strategies to engage students and foster curiosity about the natural world.
In this program, you’ll spend three years immersed in a subject that you love like biology or physical science, earning a 3-year bachelor’s degree. You’ll then have the option to apply to AU’s 12-month transition to teaching program and pursue licensure for secondary education, with a cohort of other passionate future educators, just like you.
EXPLORE THE SCIENCE TEACHING PROGRAM
3+1 Academic Path
Unique to the science teaching program, students spend three years in our robust science curriculum, and their final year within our transition to teaching program.
Choose Your 3-Year Major:
- BA in Biology
Transition to Teaching: Following the 3-year major, this 12-month program offers students learning and practicum experiences that are necessary to meet state requirements for teacher certification. Science teaching students graduate as fully licensed science teachers upon completion of this program. In many science education programs at other colleges, students often do not get a full bachelor’s degree in their science field. At AU, your knowledge within your chosen area of science will not be compromised.
Careers
What kind of jobs can I anticipate after graduation?
Our students choose a traditional biology or physical science major for their 3-year degree. If choosing to continue with the full 3+1 program, students will have a variety of career options available to them upon graduation, such as:
- Earth Science Teachers
- Biology Teachers
- Chemistry Teachers
- Physical Science Teachers
- Physics Teachers
- Elementary School Teachers
- After-School Program Coordinators
- Camp Directors
- Curriculum Developers
- Instructional Planners
- Lab Instructors
- Museum Directors
- Additional career opportunities related to the student’s 3-year degree
Practical Experience
Our students have the option to work as paid lab assistants to department faculty. These experiences not only prepare students for the classroom, but help them process and experience the practical side of teaching science. For example, our students have the opportunity to:
- Help facilitate laboratory experiments
- Prepare for and ensure student safety in the labs
- Teach science during AU’s annual homeschool science camp
Students also receive immersive classroom experience during the transition to teaching program. AU’s science teaching graduates enter the field of education having gained a foundation of Christ-like servant leadership values and character development, integrated within a holistic, liberal arts program.
Classes
3-Year Degree
Your science courses will be dependent upon your subject area/major of choice. View the course lists required for biology or physical science.
Transition to Teaching Program
- Teaching as a Profession
- Educational Assessment for the Classroom Teacher
- Management, Organization, & Methods in the Secondary Classroom
- Student Teaching
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Meet our science faculty during your campus visit.
Science Teaching
Michael Bailey
Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences
Dr. Rebekah Baker
Associate Professor of Education
Paul Bankole
Asst. Professor of Biology
Dr. Scott R. Carr
Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Anna Epperly
Department Chair of Teacher Education
Amanda Hosier
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Field Experiences
Dr. Scott B. Kennedy
Chair for the Department of Engineering; Professor of Physical Sciences & Engineering
Courtney Porter
Administrative Lead
Dr. Katy Sample
Associate Professor of Education
Dr. Renfang Taylor
Assistant Professor of Biology
Dr. Jeffrey Trotter
Professor of Education
Dr. Chad E. Wallace
Professor of Chemistry
Tyler Williamson
Assistant Professor of Physics
The Anderson You
You have unique interests and skills that set you apart. Explore the free My College Career Quiz to receive a personalized list of majors selected just for you. We’ve taken out the guessing work. Come find the Anderson you.