Bachelor's Degree in Education – 4-8 Composite Science
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Education
Concentration: 4-8 Composite Science
Hours: 120
Education – 4-8 Composite Science Overview
Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô's Bachelor of Science in Education with a concentration in 4-8 composite science prepares you for a career teaching a variety of sciences in grades 4-8. This program focuses on content knowledge, content proficiency, strategies, communication skills and analytical skills to help you become the most knowledgeable teacher possible with access to the most current educational trends, methodologies and technologies.
This program focuses on content knowledge, content proficiency, strategies, communication skills and analytical skills to help you become the most knowledgeable teacher possible with access to the most current educational trends, methodologies and technologies. Graduates will receive a Texas teacher certification and be prepared for a dynamic and rewarding career.
4-8 Composite Science Courses You May Take
Introduction to Teacher Education: An orientation to the organization and professional components of education in the United States with emphasis on Teacher Education in Texas.
General Biology I: A survey of organisms, molecules, cells, tissues, photosynthesis, genetics, and evolution.
Meteorology: Composition and processes of the atmosphere. Weather and climate and their effect on human activities. Air pollution and other human induced changes to the atmosphere.
Integrated Sciences: An integrated approach to understanding the fundamentals of energy, electromagnetic radiation, atomic structure and chemical bonding. Applications of these principles in living systems, environmental science and technology will be emphasized. This course is part of a four course science sequence designed to provide students a basic understanding of the concepts and methodologies employed throughout the fields of science.
World and Economic Geography: Regional, national, and continental units considered from the viewpoint of economic resources, resource development, organization, politics, economy, and physical landscape.
Career Paths for 4-8 Composite Science
Texas is currently experiencing teacher shortages in elementary and secondary, bilingual/ESL, career and technical education, computer science/technology applications, mathematics, science and elementary and secondary special education. Teachers in these fields will have a broad range of choices in where they teach. Texas ranked No. 38 in the nation for teacher salary in 2013, with the average in-state being $48,110, though the median salary for Texas teachers, according to the BLS, is higher. The determines minimum salary schedules for educators statewide; it dictates that first-year teachers must be paid at least $28,080, and teachers with 20 or more years of experience must be paid at least $45,510.
Primary Careers
Certified texas teacher
- Early childhood education
- Primary education
- Secondary education
- Special education
- Fine arts education
- Physical education
- Health education
- STEM education
- Public and private schools
- Colleges and universities
- Other educational institutions