General Science & Technology with Teaching, B.S.
NOTE: Pending the approval of the Department of Education, this program may be available to students sometime during the 2022-2023 academic year. Students should see an advisor to verify that approval has been received prior to attempting to select this program.
The B.S. with Teaching in General Science and Technology is part of Temple's innovative "TUteach" secondary education teacher-training program. The B.S. with Teaching provides broad training in general science and prepares students for a career in secondary school teaching or an entry level laboratory position. The education courses in the B.S. with Teaching include supervised teaching in school district classrooms and emphasize inquiry-based approaches to learning. Students in the B.S. with Teaching degree program become eligible for a Pennsylvania teacher certification when they complete all the requirements for the degree that include theoretical and practical courses in education specifically designed for science and mathematics majors. In order to be recommended for Pennsylvania teacher certification, students must graduate with:
- a B.S. with Teaching degree
- meet GPA and testing requirements of the state of Pennsylvania.
Students will be scheduled once each semester to meet with the TUteach advisor to ensure that students have knowledge of academic programming, internships opportunities, and testing options that include test preparation. The state of Pennsylvania has specific candidacy requirements. The TUteach advisor will also help the students complete and submit the candidacy documents. All students joining the program in their freshman year must complete the PAPA examination or acquire the PAPA waiver within their first 72 credits. Transfer students, from within Temple and those from other institutions, will build a tailored program with the academic and testing benchmarks structured for efficient degree completion with the TUteach advisor. Students are encouraged to complete the appropriate PRAXIS II examination prior to student teaching. Students are encouraged to take internship courses to expand their teaching portfolio or select elective courses that will extend their knowledge of science and teaching practice.
Undergraduate Contact Information:
Susan Varnum, Program Director
Professor of Chemistry
Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Science Education
College of Science and Technology
629 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-6390 or 215-204-4073
susan.varnum@temple.edu
George Mehler, Master Teacher/Faculty Advisor (Science Education)
Assistant Professor of Practice
College of Science and Technology
644 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-4074
george.mehler@temple.edu
Kenneth Ruff, TUteach Faculty Advisor, Academic Programs Director
Assistant Professor of Practice
College of Science and Technology
656 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-3628
kruff@temple.edu
Summary of Requirements for the Degree
- University Requirements (124 total s.h.)
- Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.
- All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses at Temple as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:
Alternative disciplinary writing-intensive course substitutions for SCTC 2396 may be approved by both the TUteach Program Director and CST faculty advisors in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, or Physics. Following is a list of these alternative writing-intensive courses:Course List Code Title Credit Hours SCTC 2396 Writing for Science and Technology 3 MGSE 3796 Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) 3 Course List Code Title Credit Hours BIOL 2296 Genetics (S) 4 BIOL 3096 Cell Structure and Function (F) 4 BIOL 3396 Scientific Writing for Biology: The Art of Communicating 3 CHEM 4196 Techniques of Chemical Measurement II 5 CHEM 3398 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 2 PHYS 2796 Introduction to Modern Physics (S) 4 PHYS 4796 Experimental Physics (S) 3 - Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
- See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
- Students who complete TUteach majors receive a waiver for 1 Human Behavior (GB), 2 Science & Technology (GS) and 1 Quantitative Literacy (GQ) GenEd courses.
- Students must satisfy general Temple University residency requirements.
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College Requirements
- 45 Upper Level (2000+) credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) or the College of Engineering (ENG).
- 90 credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) or the College of Engineering (ENG).
- All students in the College of Science and Technology are required to take a one credit first year seminar. SCTC 1001 CST First Year Seminar is the appropriate course option for every entering first year CST major. Transfer students should use SCTC 2001 CST Transfer Seminar to fulfill this requirement. Other courses that fulfill this requirement may be found on the CST College Requirements page.
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Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (92-96 s.h.)1
At least 9 courses required for the major must be completed at Temple. At least 6 courses in CST and 3 courses in Education must be completed at Temple. In addition, 2 of the 4 concentration area courses must be completed at Temple. Though not required, students are strongly encouraged to increase training and field work experience by enrolling in SCTC 1385, SCTC 2385, or SCTC 2389. Students will also benefit from directed laboratory projects offered through SCTC 3185. These courses are offered every semester.Course List Code Title Credit Hours Biology BIOL 1011 General Biology I (F) 4 BIOL 1012 General Biology II (S) 4 Chemistry Select one of the following: 4 General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory IHonors General Chemical Science I
and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I (F)Select one of the following: 4 General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory IIHonors General Chemical Science II
and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II (S)Earth & Environmental Science EES 1001 Introductory Geology 4 or EES 2001 Physical Geology Mathematics Select one of the following: 4-8 Differential and Integral Calculus Calculus I
and Calculus II 2Calculus I
and Introduction to Probability and Statistics for the Life Sciences 2Honors Calculus I
and Honors Calculus II 2Physics PHYS 1004 Introduction to Astronomy (F) 3 PHYS 1021 Introduction to General Physics I 4 PHYS 1022 Introduction to General Physics II 4 Technology Concentration Courses Choose one of the following: 4 Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python or CIS 1951Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python Computer Programming in C CIS 1068 Program Design and Abstraction 4 or CIS 1968 Honors Program Design and Abstraction CIS 1166 Mathematical Concepts in Computing I 4 or CIS 1966 Honors Mathematical Concepts in Computing I CIS 2109 Database Management Systems 4 CIS 2168 Data Structures 4 College of Science and Technology SCTC 1013 Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences 3 SCTC 1389 Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners 2 SCTC 2396 Writing for Science and Technology 3 SCTC 3001 History of Science 3 SCTC 3312 Coding STEM Lessons 3 1 Education EDUC 2179 Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science 3 EDUC 4388 TUteach Apprentice Teaching 6 EDUC 4802 TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar 1 MGSE 2189 Classroom Interactions (S) 3 or SCTC 3485 Science and Mathematics in the Classroom MGSE 3796 Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) 3 MGSE 4189 Project-Based Instruction (F) 3 or SCTC 4485 Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments SPED 2231 Introduction to Special Education 3 Research Methods Select one of the following: 4 3 Research Methods (S) Total Credit Hours 92-96 Course List Code Title Credit Hours (F) - Fall only course (S) - Spring only course 1 The certification requirements need to meet Pennsylvania Department of Education standards and are subject to change. All students are strongly recommended to check with the TUteach Advisor in the College of Science and Technology, to affirm the requirements that pertain to their specific major. In addition, students should check the Undergraduate Bulletin web site for the most current information about these programs, or the TUteach web site. It is also recommended that all students meet with an advisor before enrolling in classes specific to these majors and leading to certification as a teacher. This is to assure that a candidate's intended program of study will be compatible with the new requirements.
2 These courses are not required if MATH 1031 is completed.
3 All students are required to take a minimum of one credit.
4 This course may be selected from one of four Research Methods courses in Biology, Chemistry, EES or Physics numbered 3091.
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Science in General Science & Technology with Teaching
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science I (F) | ||
| Select one of the following:1 | 4 | |
| Differential and Integral Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| SCTC 1001 | CST First Year Seminar | 1 |
| SCTC 1013 | Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences | 3 |
| SCTC 1389 | Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners | 2 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science II (S) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python | ||
| Computer Programming in C | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-4 | |
| Calculus II2 | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics for the Life Sciences2 | ||
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| Elective | 3-0 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 1011 | General Biology I (F) | 4 |
| SPED 2231 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2179 | Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introductory Geology | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 1012 | General Biology II (S) | 4 |
| Technology Concentration Course | 4 | |
| MGSE 3796 | Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) [WI] | 3 |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 1021 | Introduction to General Physics I | 4 |
| Technology Concentration Course | 4 | |
| SCTC 3001 | History of Science | 3 |
| SCTC 3312 | Coding STEM Lessons3 | 1 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 1022 | Introduction to General Physics II | 4 |
| Select one of the following (S):2 | 3 | |
| Research Methods (S) | ||
| Research Methods (S) | ||
| Research Methods (S) | ||
| Research Methods (S) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Classroom Interactions (S) | ||
| Science and Mathematics in the Classroom | ||
| SCTC 2396 | Writing for Science and Technology [WI] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 1004 | Introduction to Astronomy (F) | 3 |
| Technology Concentration Course | 4 | |
| Technology Concentration Course | 4 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Project-Based Instruction (F) | ||
| Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments | ||
| Elective | 3-2 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 17-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 4388 | TUteach Apprentice Teaching | 6 |
| EDUC 4802 | TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 124 | |
| 1 | General Science and Technology with Teaching majors are required to have completed MATH 1022. They can then elect to take MATH 1031, MATH 1041 or MATH 1941. Note: Students who elect to take MATH 1031 will not need to take the second course in the MATH 1041 or MATH 1941 sequence. |
| 2 | Not required if MATH 1031 is completed. |
| 3 | All students are required to take a minimum of one credit. |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (F) - Fall only course | ||
| (S) - Spring only course | ||