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Science - Life and Environmental Emphasis

(31 semester hours and the appropriate education requirements)
Life and Environmental Science Emphasis for Teacher Education Certification (grades 1-8)

  • BIO 101 Environmental Science (4 semester hours)
  • BIO 111 Life Sciences I (4 semester hours)
  • BIO 112 Life Sciences II (4 semester hours)
  • CHM 131 Principles of Chemistry I (4 semester hours)
  • CHM 132 Principles of Chemistry II (4 semester hours)
  • CHM200 Earth Systems (4 semester hours)
  • PHY 200 Celestial Systems (4 semester hours)
  • One additional Biology (BIO) or Biochemistry (BIOC) course (minimum 3 semester hours) at the 300-level or above

Note: This minor is not available to students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry.

To qualify for teaching certification at the Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence level (grades 1-8), a student must complete the Middle Childhood though Early Adolescence Major/Professional Sequence, the courses listed above, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's (DPI) statutory requirements.