Pre-Middle School Science Education (SCMED-AA)

PROGRAM GOAL: This program is designed to prepare students for upper division studies in science education suitable for teaching in middle schools. The completion of the four year science education program designed for this grade level will lead to Florida certification in middle school science. Education majors who meet the CLAST alternative for graduation must successfully complete one of the following options for admission to a state-approved teacher preparation program: 1) general knowledge portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination, 2) the CLAST examination, or 3) the PRAXIS 1.. It is strongly recommended that students be familiar with the admissions requirements of the university they plan to attend.

All pre-education majors should be aware that State of Florida teacher certification requires a thorough background check by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement prior to the student entering the classroom for observations. The background check for students doing observations in the Bay County system will be initiated by GCCC. Students doing observations in other school systems must go to the district in which they will do their observations and comply with the requirements of that system. The students will be required to pay a fee for the cost of the background check.

For more information about this program visit the Mathematics Division Website!