Pre-Science Education

PROGRAM GOAL: These programs are designed to prepare students for upper division studies in one of several fields in science education. The completion of the four year program in science education will lead to Florida certification in high 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 and the particular requirements for the individual programs within the education departments.

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 students entering the classroom for observations. The background check for students doing observations in the Bay County system will be initiated by GCCC. Student 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 Natural Sciences Website!