University General Course Catalog 2017-2018 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
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Nevada Teach Secondary Education and Geography, B.S./B.S. in Ed.


Description


The dual degree Bachelor of Science with majors in Nevada Teach Secondary Education and Geography provides students with a solid background in physical science and secondary teaching. Students who successfully complete the program are prepared to compete nationally for admission to graduate and professional programs and have completed all coursework required to apply for a license to teach physical science at the secondary school level.

Contact Information


Students should contact the College of Education
Student Advising Center William Raggio Building, 2005
(775) 784-4298
https://www.unr.edu/education/academic-programs/degrees-and-programs/secondary-education

AND 

Department of Geography
MS 201
(775) 784-1058
College of Science Academic Advisors: http://www.unr.edu/science/academic-advising

Graduation Requirements


 

Total Units 120
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution 60 Units

 

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (26-33 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding  the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  .”

Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

A. Silver Core Writing and Prerequisite (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3


B. Silver Core Mathematics and Prerequisite (4-7 units) - CO2


C. Silver Core Natural Sciences (7-8 units) - CO4, CO4L


D. Silver Core Social Sciences (3 units) - CO6


E. Silver Core Fine Art (3 units) - CO7


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (0 units maximum)


Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

A. Science, Technology & Society Course - CO9


B. Diversity & Equity Course - CO10


C. Global Context Course - CO11


D. Ethics Course - CO12


E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis Course - CO13


F. Application Course - CO14


III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)


IV. Major Requirements (87 units)


A. Geography Core (15 units)


V. Minor Requirements (0 units)


VI. Electives (0-7 units)


VII. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (7 units)