Bachelor of Arts - Science - Middle Level Education

This major partially satisfies the criteria for a teaching endorsement in Middle-Level Science (4-9), qualifying students to teach science at the middle school or junior high levels. It may also be appropriate for students preparing to teach in informal science education settings, such as museums. Students who successfully complete the Science: Middle-Level Education, BA and STEM Teaching Program (an alternative to the Professional Education Program) are eligible to apply for Washington State teacher certification. Teacher certification candidates must receive a C grade or higher in all major and STEM Teaching Program courses, have a GPA of at least 3.0 for either the last 45 graded quarter credits or overall CWU/transfer cumulative, and meet all Washington State teacher certification requirements. See the middle-level science education advisor as soon as possible to develop a course of study.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an ability to individually and collaboratively engage in inquiry using science and engineering practices.
• Use disciplinary core ideas and cross-cutting concepts to provide evidence-based explanations of the natural world.
• Effectively communicate science to an audience of children, peers, experts, or the public.