High School Science Teacher
Mathematics Education, Science Education, and Instructional Technology
Our Bachelor of Science in Science Education program is unique:
- Allows students to choose a 24-hour concentration in either Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics
- Successful completion of this program makes graduates eligible for a NC Teaching License in Science (9-12)
Benefits of Program:
- Dual Degree Opportunity – Due to the overlap in many required courses, students often decide to get a dual degree in one of these scientific disciplines
- Marketability – The comprehensive 9-12 science teaching license is highly desired by employers, as it allows students to teach all high school science courses. Science teachers are in high demand in our state and across the nation.
- Scholarship Opportunities – Due to the high need of middle and secondary science teachers, scholarship and loan-forgiveness opportunities are available. Contact our Director of Students, Dr. Ron Preston (prestonr@ecu.edu or 252-328-9355) for more information.
Contact Us
Dr. Ron Preston
MSITE Director of Students
352E Flanagan Building
252-328-9355
prestonr@ecu.edu
To Apply
Contact Dr. Ron Preston with any questions regarding the application process.
Secondary Science Education Checksheets
- Biology – Plan of Study (Checksheet)
- Chemistry – Plan of Study (Checksheet)
- Geology – Plan of Study (Checksheet)
- Physics – Plan of Study (Checksheet)
Program Completion
You are almost done with your BS in Science Education!
There are a number of important milestones along the way to completing your BS in Science Education: Upper Division, Internship Application, Senior Summary, Application for Graduation, and Licensure Application. Let’s take each in turn.
Upper Division
- Apply toward the end of your sophomore year to no later than the end of your junior year. For the Upper Division Application, go to Teacher Education and click on the Teacher Education Handbook. The application is a form in the appendices.
Internship Application
- Apply for your internship early in the spring of your junior year. You must be in Upper Division to apply and an important consideration is the listing of school systems where you would prefer to be placed. Speak to your advisor about this very important placement – closest to home may not be the best placement for you. For the Internship Application, go to Office of Educator Preparation and click on the Teacher Education Handbook. The application is a form in the appendices.
Senior Summary
- You should work on your Senior Summary with your advisor during the spring of your junior year and then finish and submit it when you come for advising in the fall of your senior year. This summary is a check to ensure you have met all program, teacher education, and university requirements for graduation.
Graduate Application
- You should work on your Senior Summary with your advisor during the spring of your junior year and then finish and submit it when you come for advising in the fall of your senior year. This summary is a check to ensure you have met all program, teacher education, and university requirements for graduation.