Advance your career and your classroom impact with a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from UNCP. With specializations in middle and high school science, you can choose your path, plus, you'll continue learning in the supportive environment you know and trust at UNCP.
Science Education
Launch your teaching career with the Bachelor of Science in Science Education degree from UNC Pembroke. With multiple concentrations to choose from, you can focus on the subjects you care about most. Gain the knowledge and teaching skills to lead your own classroom and graduate eligible for your North Carolina Standard Professional I teaching license.
Focus Areas
Biology (9-12), Chemistry (9-12), Earth Science (9-12), Middle Grades Science (6-9), Physics (9-12)
BS in Science Education
The Science Education program brings together the strengths of multiple departments.
Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geology. You’ll benefit from a collaborative, interdisciplinary
approach. Work with expert faculty from across departments. Choose a concentration
that fits your interests and career goals, but gain expertise across disciplines.
All programs include student teaching and lead to licensure in North Carolina.
Teach high school students how living things grow, change and interact. This program includes courses in genetics, ecology, cell biology and evolution. Plus chemistry, physics and geology courses to round out your science background. You’ll also learn how to teach and manage a classroom before completing a full-time internship.
Help younger students discover how science shapes the world. You’ll take a wide range of courses in biology, chemistry, physics, geology and environmental science. You’ll also learn how to teach science in ways that are hands-on and easy to understand. Then apply your skills during your student-teaching internship. Degree Checklist
You’ll also complete an academic or professional concentration. Choosing your concentration early will help you stay on track to graduate. We recommend working with your concentration's department chair and the undergraduate science education coordinator to find the best fit. The number of credits you’ll need depends on the concentration you choose. In some cases, courses may count toward both your major and concentration.
You can choose from:
- American Indian Studies
- Art
- Biology
- English
- Exercise and Sport Science
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physics
- Psychology
- Reading
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
Help students understand the science behind everyday reactions. In this program, you'll study organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry and lab techniques. You’ll also take courses in physics, biology and geology to support your teaching license. Field experience and student teaching help you apply what you’ve learned and prepare you for your career. Degree Checklist
Make physics real and exciting for your students. This concentration includes courses in mechanics, heat, optics and modern physics, along with advanced math like calculus. You'll also study biology, chemistry and astronomy. Then you'll gain real-world experience through labs, fieldwork and student teaching. Graduate ready to lead your own classroom. Degree Checklist
Explore the planet and share that knowledge with high school students. You'll study geology, weather and climate, astronomy and more. The program also includes chemistry, biology and physics so you have background across the sciences. Finish with hands-on experience and a full-time internship. Degree Checklist
Plan Ahead for Success
There's no set time for declaring or switching majors. But if you’re planning to teach
science, it’s a good idea to declare your major early. That way, you can make the
most of your general education courses and stay on track. If you’re unsure, reach
out to the undergraduate science education coordinator before you register for classes.
They’ll help you choose the right path from the start.
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Program Highlights
Science Education Club
Join a community that’s passionate about science and sharing it with others in Science
Education Club (SciEd). Here, you can connect with future educators, get involved
in outreach events and help spark curiosity about the world around us. Everyone’s
welcome — whether you’re planning to teach or just love science.
Research Opportunities
Want to do real research as an undergrad? At UNCP, you can work alongside faculty
on research projects that matter. You’ll sharpen your skills, build your résumé and
dive deeper into the parts of science that interest you most.
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