Minor in Earth & Space Science Secondary

About

The secondary minor in Earth and Space Science prepares you to teach courses like earth sciences in Washington State middle schools and high schools. This minor should be pursued with an education major. In the program, you’ll study oceanography, weather, geology, astronomy and science teaching methods.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Earth and Space Science/Secondary Minor

This minor satisfies the endorsement for grades 5–12. 

Required Courses
GEOS 111THE EARTH'S INTERIOR5
GEOS 112THE EARTH'S SURFACE5
GEOS 222THE EARTH THROUGH TIME5
GEOS 305INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY5
GEOS 314WEATHER FORECASTING5
PHYS 121DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY5
SCED 390SCIENCE TEACHING METHODS5
Total Credits35