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    Jul 25, 2025  
Missouri Baptist University 2025-2026 Catalog 
    
Missouri Baptist University 2025-2026 Catalog

General Science Education, BS


CIP Code: 13.1316

Undergraduate degree-seeking students must meet all assessment requirements for certification before degrees will be conferred for professional education programs, including the following: 1) passing the Professional Development Folio (semester prior to student teaching); 2) passing score on the required content assessment(s) for each area of certification for which recommendation is sought; and 3) achieving a composite score of 42 or better on the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) summative evaluation (completed during student teaching) for teacher candidates.

General Education Requirements for General Science Education 

Bachelor of Science for General Science Education  

Programs within the School of Teacher Education are subject to change as DESE alters their requirements. Students must regularly meet with their advisor to remain on track for graduation and to meet certification requirements.

General Science Education Major Requirements


History/Philosophy of Science and Technology


Total: 3 Hours


Total: 8 Hours


Total: 10 Hours


Total: 11 Hours


Required Course in Environmental Science


Total: 3 Hours


Instructional Strategies and Techniques in Content Area Specialty


Total: 3 Hours


Total: 38 Hours


Candidates pursuing secondary/middle combined certification must complete EDCL 411/511  in a middle school setting.