BSED Science Education at University of Georgia

Programme overview

This program prepares future science teachers by combining an emphasis on the latest curriculum and teaching practice research, study in an area of emphasis, and in-classroom experience. The program aligns closely with national standards, including those from the National Science Teachers Association and the Next Generation Science Standards.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

120 credit hours total. Required courses include ESCI 3450 Practicum in Science Education; ESCI 4450/6450 Science Curriculum and Learning; ESCI 4460/6460 Methods of Science Teaching; ESCI 4480/6480 Technological Capabilities for Science Teaching; ESCI 5460/7460 (12 hours) Science Education School-Based Internship.

Career pathways

Students in this major prepare for careers as secondary/middle school science teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide (not specific to this major): first-year admission to UGA is competitive and based mainly on grades in core academic courses (English, mathematics, science, social science, foreign language), course rigor and SAT or ACT scores, with no fixed minimums; current students apply to the major through their college. Major-specific entrance requirements: Completion of Core Areas I-V. -Overall G.P.A. of 2.8. Completion of or enrollment in the following Area VI courses with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) or higher (courses can be in progress for completion prior to entering professional sequence): - (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L), or (CHEM 1312H and CHEM 1312L), or MATH 2260; -PHYS 1111-1111L or PHYS 1211-1211L; - EDUC 2120; - EDUC 2130; - Completion of EDSE 4030 with a grade of "B" or higher.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applications are accepted for Fall and Spring entry terms. Transfer applications are accepted for Summer/Fall and Spring entry on the Athens campus, and for Summer, Fall and Spring on the Griffin and Tifton campuses.

First-year Fall entry: the application opens August 1; Early Action closes October 15 (materials October 29) with final decisions in mid-March; Regular Decision closes January 1 (materials January 15). The commitment deposit deadline is May 1.

First-year Spring entry: the application opens May 31 and the application and materials deadline is July 31; the commitment deposit deadline is October 1.

Transfer (Athens campus): Summer/Fall applications open January 22 and close March 1; Spring applications open May 31 and close July 15.

The first-year and transfer application fee is $70 for US citizens and $85 for international students; fee waivers are available for first-year US citizens and permanent residents (Common App automatic waivers, College Board, ACT or NACAC waivers), not for transfer or international applicants. SAT or ACT scores are considered in first-year review.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uga.edu/apply/

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