Bluffton offers programs leading to a teaching license in the following science areas:
The life science license enables one to teach biology in grades 7-12. To obtain this license the student completes:
It is difficult to complete these requirements in four academic years. Most students complete course work in four years plus student teaching in an extra semester.
For more information: visit the education department or browse the course descriptions.
Declare a life science licensure
The life science license enables one to teach chemistry or physics in grades 7-12. To obtain this license the student completes:
It is difficult to complete these requirements in four academic years. Most students complete course work in four years plus student teaching in an extra semester.
For more information: visit the education department.
Declare a physical science licensure
The middle childhood license: science concentration is for teaching any science subject in grades 4-9.
The middle childhood license requires concentration in two areas. Many students choose a science and math combination because there is some overlap in requirements, but science can also be combined with language arts or social studies. Middle childhood teachers are not required to complete a science major; rather, they complete a middle childhood education degree from the education department.
To obtain this license the student completes:
If the student chooses this major early and follows the recommended program, this license (including student teaching) can be completed in four academic years.
For more information: visit the education department or browse the course descriptions.
Declare a middle childhood education major.
