1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts and Sciences
BAE in Earth and Science, Secondary Education
( credits)
Department of Geology
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Why Study Earth and Space Science?
The BAE in Earth and Space Science is for prospective secondary school science teachers. The Earth and Space Science major and minor are interdisciplinary, with required courses from geography, geology, physics, chemistry and biology.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrates and understanding of the principles and concepts of Earth and Space Science and apply supporting knowledge of chemistry, biology, and physics;
Demonstrate communication skills necessary to teach Eartha and Space Science safely and effectively to secondary school students;
Demonstrate an understanding of various methods of science inquiry;
Plan and implement Earth and Space Science lessons aligned with the national and state standards; construct and use effective assessment strategies.
Department Chair
Jennifer A. Thomas
Science Hall 134
Department Assistant
Carolyn Harbolt
130 Science Building
Sample Careers

2. AA – DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION (13 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5)
MATH 141 Precalculus I (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
CHEM& 161 General Chem. I w/Lab (5)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
GEOL& 101 Intro to Physical Geology w/Lab (5)
GEOL 120 Physical Geology – The Solid Earth (5)
GEOL 102 Physical Geology II (3)
With GEOL 102L Physical Geol. II Lab (1)
GEOL 121 Physical Geology – The Surficial processes (5)
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
ELECTIVES (24 credits)
ASTR& 101 Intro to Astronomy w/Lab (5)
PHYS 121 Descriptive Astronomy (5)
GEOL& 103 Historical Geology w/Lab (5)
GEOL 122 Historical Geology (5)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5)
MATH 142 Precalculus II (5)
PHYS& 134 General Physics I (4)
With PHYS& 123 General Physics Lab I (1)
PHYS 131 Introductory Physics (4)
And PHYS 161 Mechanics Lab(1)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Cultural Diversity (one course)
CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5)
ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5)
ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5)
HIST 107 Chicano History (5)
HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5)
HIST 116 History of Africa (5)
HIST117 History of India (5)
ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5)
ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5)
ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5)
ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 160 Gender Studies (5)
WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5)
WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5)
HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5)
JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5)
PHIL 131 World Religions (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)