Earth/Space Science

This program is designed to prepare candidates for teaching Earth/Space science in grades 7-12. In addition to meeting all of the degree requirements set by Keene State College (Earth/Space, education, and integrative studies), this program will result in certification for secondary school teaching by the state of New Hampshire in a nationally recognized science education program. Graduates of this program will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful secondary teachers who can fill the critical shortage area in this teaching area not only in New England, but across the country.

INTEGRATIVE STUDIES REQUIREMENTS

44 credits minimum

Specific requirements for Integrative Studies can be found in the appropriate section of the catalog. In addition, asterisked (*) courses listed in the following Major Requirements section are required for the major and may be applied toward the Natural Sciences and Foundations component of the Integrative Studies requirements.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

60 credits

Sixty (60) credits, including courses applied to Integrative Studies. Please note that students seeking certification at the secondary level in Earth and Space Science should refer to the Secondary Education option in the Education major section of the catalog for a list of additional course requirements.

• INGEOL 151 Physical Geology
• GEOL 206 Oceanography
• GEOL 252 Evolution of the Earth
• GEOL 301 Mineralogy
• GEOL 305 Paleontology
• GEOL 306 Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
• GEOL 315 Environmental Geology
• INMET 225 Meteorology
• INCHEM 111 General Chemistry I and Lab *
• CHEM 112 General Chemistry II and Lab
• INPHYS 141 College Physics I *
• BIO 111 Evolution
• Math 141 Statistics *
• Select one of the following Astronomy courses:
  • INASTR 107 Introduction to Astronomy
  • ASTR 307 University Astronomy
• Select one of the following Mathematics courses:
  • Math 120 Algebra and Trigonometry
  • Math 130 Precalculus
  • Math 151 Calculus I

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

B.A. WITHOUT CERTIFICATION
120 credits

B.A. WITH CERTIFICATION
126 credits