Science Education

Science Education

Children are naturally curious. They love to discover new things, explore the world around them, and work with their hands. If you love the thought of stimulating inquisitive minds to investigate the world through biology, chemistry, physics, and other fields of science—and to do so from a biblical frame of reference—the Science Education major may be for you. At Maranatha, you’ll gain a solid foundation in biological, physical, and earth sciences as well as preparation in the art of teaching and passing this knowledge on to others. You’ll also benefit from experienced professors who are not afraid to follow the scientific evidence when it points to a Creator or supports biblical creationism.

The major will lead to a Bachelor of Science degree and prepare you to teach early adolescence through adolescence. Students may take the standard program or meet license requirements of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, including a full semester of student teaching.

Suggested Schedule

This is the suggested class list for the Science Education major. You may also want to look over the details for our Biological Science Education major.

Year 1

Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
Introduction to Sociology3Foundations of Education2
General Biology 14General Biology 24
Christian Life 11New Testament Survey2
Old Testament Survey2English Composition 23
English Composition 13The Modern World3
Music Elective2General Psychology3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking2

Year 2

Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
Sophomore Fieldwork0Developmental Psychology3
Physics 14Physics 24
Earth Science Elective3Earth Science Elective3
Baptist Heritage3Biology Elective3
Principles of Bible Study2Christian Life 21
Calculus 15American Studies Elective3

Summer

Summer
Credits
Bible Elective2

Year 3

Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
Upper Level Status0Junior Fieldwork0
Instructional Media & Technology3Sec. & Middle School Teaching Methods2
Chemistry 14Human Relations3
Earth Science Elective3Chemistry 24
Biology Elective4Biology Elective4
Bible Elective2Christian Life 31
Literature Elective3

Year 4

Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
Secondary School Reading3Teaching Science3
Educational Psychology3Education Seminar0
Educational Assessment2Pre-ST Portfolio Review0
The Exceptional Child3Ecology3
Earth Science Elective2Laboratory & Field Investigations2
Classroom Management2Earth Science Elective3
Bible Doctrine 13Bible Elective2
Bible Doctrine 23

Year 5

Fall
Credits
Supervised Student Teaching-License12
Post-ST Portfolio Review0