Science Education – Earth Space Science Concentration

License: Earth Space Science and Blended and Online Teaching1
Grade Levels 5-12
REPA 3

Please visit the Purdue University 2024-2025 Catalog for additional program information

Total Credit Hours – 124

Overall GPA for Earth Space Science Concentration courses with the Departmental/Program Major Courses must be ≥ 2.50. This includes all courses under the Science Education Core plus all courses in the Earth Space Science Concentration.

Content

Required Science Education Core Courses

Required Chemistry Course

4-5 credits

Courses
CHM 11500 – General Chemistry OR
CHM 12500 – Introduction to Chemistry OR
CHM 12901 – General Chemistry With a Biological Focus
Credit Hours
4
5
5
CoursesCredit Hours
CHM 11500 – General Chemistry OR4
CHM 12500 – Introduction to Chemistry OR5
CHM 12901 – General Chemistry With a Biological Focus5

Required Computing Option

3-4 credits

Courses
CS 15900 – C Programming OR
CS 17600 – Data Engineering in Python OR
CS 17700 – Programming with Multimedia Objects OR
CS 18000 – Problem Solving and Object-Oriented Programming
Credit Hours
3
3
4
4
CoursesCredit Hours
CS 15900 – C Programming OR3
CS 17600 – Data Engineering in Python OR3
CS 17700 – Programming with Multimedia Objects OR4
CS 18000 – Problem Solving and Object-Oriented Programming4

Required Calculus Selective Courses

6-10 credits

Option 1 (all concentrations)
MA 16100 – Plane Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MA 16200 – Plane Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Credit Hours
5
5
Option 1 (all concentrations)Credit Hours
MA 16100 – Plane Analytic Geometry and Calculus I5
MA 16200 – Plane Analytic Geometry and Calculus II5
Option 2 (all concentrations)
MA 16500 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MA 16600 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Credit Hours
4
4
Option 2 (all concentrations)Credit Hours
MA 16500 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus I4
MA 16600 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus II4
Option 3 (Biology only)
MA 16010 – Applied Calculus I
MA 16020 – Applied Calculus II
Credit Hours
3
3
Option 3 (Biology only)Credit Hours
MA 16010 – Applied Calculus I3
MA 16020 – Applied Calculus II3

Required Physics Selective Courses

Select One Pair

Option 1 (Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space)
PHYS 17200 – Modern Mechanics
PHYS 27200 – Electric and Magnetic Interactions
Credit Hours
4
4
Option 1 (Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space)Credit Hours
PHYS 17200 – Modern Mechanics4
PHYS 27200 – Electric and Magnetic Interactions4
Option 2 (Physics)
PHYS 17200 – Modern Mechanics HONORS version required
PHYS 27200 – Electric and Magnetic Interactions HONORS version required
PHYS 25200 – Electricity and Optics Laboratory
Credit Hours
4
3
1
Option 2 (Physics)Credit Hours
PHYS 17200 – Modern Mechanics HONORS version required4
PHYS 27200 – Electric and Magnetic Interactions HONORS version required3
PHYS 25200 – Electricity and Optics Laboratory1
Option 3 (Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space)
PHYS 17200 – Modern Mechanics
PHYS 24100 – Electricity and Optics
PHYS 25200 – Electricity and Optics Laboratory
Credit Hours
4
3
1
Option 3 (Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space)Credit Hours
PHYS 17200 – Modern Mechanics4
PHYS 24100 – Electricity and Optics3
PHYS 25200 – Electricity and Optics Laboratory1
Option 4 (Earth/Space Only)
PHYS 22000 – General Physics
PHYS 22100 – General Physics
Credit Hours
4
4
Option 4 (Earth/Space Only)Credit Hours
PHYS 22000 – General Physics4
PHYS 22100 – General Physics4
Option 5 (Biology Only)
PHYS 23300 – Physics for Life Sciences I
PHYS 23400 – Physics for Life Sciences II
Credit Hours
4
4
Option 5 (Biology Only)Credit Hours
PHYS 23300 – Physics for Life Sciences I4
PHYS 23400 – Physics for Life Sciences II4

Required Statistics Course

Courses
STAT 30100 – Elementary Statistical Methods
STAT 35000 – Introduction to Statistics
STAT 50300 – Statistical Methods for Biology
Credit Hours
3
3
3
CoursesCredit Hours
STAT 30100 – Elementary Statistical Methods3
STAT 35000 – Introduction to Statistics3
STAT 50300 – Statistical Methods for Biology3

Earth Space Science Concentration

Courses
EAPS 10500 – The Planets
EAPS 11700 – Introduction to Atmospheric Science
EAPS 20000 – Water World: Processes and Challenges in Global Hydrology
EAPS 24300 – Earth Materials
EAPS 35300 – Earth Surface Processes
EAPS 35400 – Plate Tectonics
EAPS 39000 – Geologic Field Methods
Credit Hours
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
CoursesCredit Hours
EAPS 10500 – The Planets3
EAPS 11700 – Introduction to Atmospheric Science3
EAPS 20000 – Water World: Processes and Challenges in Global Hydrology3
EAPS 24300 – Earth Materials4
EAPS 35300 – Earth Surface Processes3
EAPS 35400 – Plate Tectonics3
EAPS 39000 – Geologic Field Methods3
Select One
CHM 11600 – General Chemistry OR
CHM 12600 -Introduction to Chemistry II OR
CHM 12901 – General Chemistry with a Biological Focus OR
CHM 13600 – General Chemistry Honors
Credit Hours
4
5
5
4
Select OneCredit Hours
CHM 11600 – General Chemistry OR4
CHM 12600 -Introduction to Chemistry II OR5
CHM 12901 – General Chemistry with a Biological Focus OR5
CHM 13600 – General Chemistry Honors4
Select One
EAPS 10900 – The Dynamic Earth OR
EAPS 11200 – Earth through Time
Credit Hours
3
3
Select OneCredit Hours
EAPS 10900 – The Dynamic Earth OR3
EAPS 11200 – Earth through Time3
Select One
EAPS 11100 – Physical Geology OR
EAPS 11800 – Introduction to Earth Sciences
Credit Hours
3
3
Select OneCredit Hours
EAPS 11100 – Physical Geology OR3
EAPS 11800 – Introduction to Earth Sciences3

Professional Education

2.50/4.00 Overall GPA is required for the Teacher Education Program, with all Professional Education (including any Professional Education elective), and required Learner Specialty Pathway course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete).

Courses
EDCI 20002 – Special Pop Sem: English Lang Learners and Students with Gifts*
EDCI 20500 – Exploring Teaching as a Career
EDCI 27000 – Introduction to Educational Technology and Computing
EDCI 28500 – Multiculturalism and Education*
EDCI 30900 – Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools
EDCI 35000 – Community Issues and Applications for Educators*
EDCI 37001 – Teaching and Learning English as a New Language
EDCI 42400 – The Teaching of Earth and Physical Science in Secondary Schools**
EDCI 42800 – Teaching Science in the Middle and Junior High School** OR
EDCI 55800 – Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educations Methods-Secondary**
EDPS 20001 – Special Pop Sem: Students with Disabilities and Differentiation *
EDPS 23500 – Learning and Motivation*
EDPS 24000 – Children with Gifts, Creativity, and Talents
EDPS 24800 – Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction*
EDPS 26501 – The Inclusive Classroom
EDPS 32700 – Classroom Assessment*
EDPS 36201 – Positive Behavioral Supports*
EDPS 43010 – Secondary Creating and Managing Learning Environments*
EDST 20010 – Educational Policies and Laws*
Credit Hours
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
CoursesCredit Hours
EDCI 20002 – Special Pop Sem: English Lang Learners and Students with Gifts*1
EDCI 20500 – Exploring Teaching as a Career2
EDCI 27000 – Introduction to Educational Technology and Computing1
EDCI 28500 – Multiculturalism and Education*2
EDCI 30900 – Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools1
EDCI 35000 – Community Issues and Applications for Educators*1
EDCI 37001 – Teaching and Learning English as a New Language2
EDCI 42400 – The Teaching of Earth and Physical Science in Secondary Schools**3
EDCI 42800 – Teaching Science in the Middle and Junior High School** OR2
EDCI 55800 – Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Educations Methods-Secondary**		3
EDPS 20001 – Special Pop Sem: Students with Disabilities and Differentiation *1
EDPS 23500 – Learning and Motivation*2
EDPS 24000 – Children with Gifts, Creativity, and Talents1
EDPS 24800 – Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction*1
EDPS 26501 – The Inclusive Classroom2
EDPS 32700 – Classroom Assessment*1
EDPS 36201 – Positive Behavioral Supports*2
EDPS 43010 – Secondary Creating and Managing Learning Environments*1
EDST 20010 – Educational Policies and Laws*1

Student Teaching (Capstone Course)

Courses
EDCI 49800 – Supervised Teaching
Credit Hours
12
CoursesCredit Hours
EDCI 49800 – Supervised Teaching12

Required Learner Specialty Pathway Course

Learner Specialty Concentration/Pathway requirements vary by program.

Choose one course from one of the Learner Specialty Pathways below. Completion of the High Ability or English Language Learners Pathways may lead to additional licensure. To pursue the entire Pathway, refer to the Learner Specialty Pathway tab found here: https://education.purdue.edu/undergraduate-students/prospective-students/majors/

English Language Learners (Licensure Eligible)

Courses
EDCI 32650 – Introduction to Linguistics and Language Education
EDCI 31950 – Approaches to English Learner Education
EDCI 35950 – Content Area Instruction for English Learners (online)
Credit Hours
3
3
3
CoursesCredit Hours
EDCI 32650 – Introduction to Linguistics and Language Education3
EDCI 31950 – Approaches to English Learner Education3
EDCI 35950 – Content Area Instruction for English Learners (online)3

High Ability (Licensure Eligible)

High Ability courses must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.

Courses
EDPS 54200 – Curriculum and Program Development in Gifted Education
EDPS 54500 – Social and Affective Development of Gifted Students
Credit Hours
3
3
CoursesCredit Hours
EDPS 54200 – Curriculum and Program Development in Gifted Education3
EDPS 54500 – Social and Affective Development of Gifted Students3

Special Education (Non-Licensure)

Courses
EDPS 21100 – Special Education Law, Policy, and Ethical Guidelines
Credit Hours
3
CoursesCredit Hours
EDPS 21100 – Special Education Law, Policy, and Ethical Guidelines3

Applied Behavior Analysis (Non-Licensure)

Courses
EDPS 40300 – Individual Social, Emotional, Behavioral Supports
EDPS 54700 – Foundations and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
EDPS 55200 – Basic Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis
Credit Hours
3
3
3
CoursesCredit Hours
EDPS 40300 – Individual Social, Emotional, Behavioral Supports3
EDPS 54700 – Foundations and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis3
EDPS 55200 – Basic Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis3

Course Requirements and Notes

*Professional Education Foundation Course with a linked Foundations Portfolio Common Assessment; course completion required for successful progression through Milestone C.

**Professional Education Restricted Methods Course; students must successfully progress through Milestone A to enroll in any Professional Education Restricted Methods Course.

Licensure Information

All Purdue University Teacher Education Program, Bachelor of Science degree, and Indiana Department of Education requirements must be met for recommendation for Indiana licensure.

After all requirements are met, Purdue graduates will be considered eligible to apply to the Indiana Department of Education for licensure under REPA 3 in:

Earth-Space Education (5-12)
Blended and Online Teaching¹ (5-12)
Optional: High Ability (P-12) or Teachers of English Learners (P-12) if all chosen Learner Specialty Pathway requirements are complete

Visit the Indiana Department of Education website for more information about what courses can be taught once licensed in this area.

For additional information regarding Teacher Education guidelines, please reference:

2024-2025 Teacher Education Program (TEP) Requirements and Milestones
2024-2025 Science Education – Earth Space Concentration Program Checklist

¹The Blended and Online Teaching License requirements are embedded into coursework for all Teacher Education Undergraduate majors.