Dec 03, 2024  
BVU Academic Catalog 2023-2024 
    
BVU Academic Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics With Teaching Licensure (5-12) Minor

Location(s): Storm Lake


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Physics is the discipline that studies the natural behavior of the physical universe. It considers phenomena as large as clusters of galaxies to smaller than a proton.

At Buena Vista University, students can work toward a Physics minor or a Bachelors in engineering physics. The engineering physics option is only available to students enrolled in the Dual Degree program with Washington University in St. Louis.

Courses


Plus requirements for


Secondary Education Licensure Core:


Secondary education licensure requires a content major in a certifiable teaching area and completion of the following eight components:

  • Foundations of Collegiate Learning, Liberal Arts Core, and university graduation requirements
  • The education core (See “The Education Core” section.)
  • SEDU 310 Standards, Assessment and Instruction for Engaged Learning 
  • The secondary methods course(s) in your chosen discipline including the field experience (See below)
  • TEAC 4XX Student Teaching in Secondary Disciplinary Area

The Education Core:


The education core, which is required of all students seeking a teaching license, is the nucleus of the teacher education program and includes basic courses in education and psychology. Elementary education majors, students seeking secondary licensure, and Post Baccalaureate students are required to take all EDCO courses for a letter grade and to earn a minimum grade of “C-” in each course.

* Prerequisite:


Students must complete a background check prior to beginning this field experience. The background check will be conducted by BVU’s Human Resource department and is at the student’s expense.

24 credit hours


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