The Science Education program at the University of Iowa will prepare you to communicate effectively as educators and researchers to lead future generations in science and technology education.
The Science Education program provides you with classroom, research, and course curriculum development opportunities to become an educator and researcher at the forefront of your profession. Additionally, you will have access to Iowa’s top science and engineering programs, becoming a competitive job applicant and leader in your field.
Review the responsibilities required to become and remain eligible for the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
- Complete EDU 210 Foundations of Education OR EDU 212 Educational Foundations
- Complete DSV 130 Exceptional Persons OR EDU 248 Exceptional Persons
- Complete EDU 240 Educational Psychology
- Recommended 19 or more science courses from the following list:
- BIO 112 General Biology I
- BIO 113 General Biology II
- CHM 165 General Chemistry I
- CHM 175 General Chemistry II
- ENV 115 Environmental Science
- PHS 180 Evolution of Earth
- PHS 151 Introduction to Astronomy
- PHY 162 College Physics I
- PHY 172 College Physics II
- Complete all requirements for the AS or AA degree
- Recommended to complete the general education World Languages requirement through one of three pathways: fourth level proficiency in a single language, third level plus a world language and cultural exploration course, second level of two different languages – with courses taken in high school, at an Iowa community college, or some combined thereof.
- When transferring to Iowa, present a cumulative transfer grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.7 from all colleges attended to assure admission to the University and the Teacher Education Program
While still at community college—in addition to submitting a transfer application to the University of Iowa, students must apply to the Teacher Education Program. Teacher Education Program (TEP) application deadlines are earlier than University of Iowa transfer deadlines. There are no course prerequisites for admission to Science Education, but some or all of the courses listed above will be needed for timely graduation.
Transfer admissions to the Science Education TEP are selective: Selection is determined by academic achievement as reflected in grade-point averages, aptitude as reflected by recommendations and personal statements, and the ability of the Science Education Program to provide quality instruction and clinical field experiences. Admission to the University of Iowa TEP further requires documented completion of at least 10 hours of pre-admission field experience and completion of a supplemental application.
University of Iowa Checkpoints
- Complete the UI courses required for this major as set out in the UI General Catalog. Maintain College of Education and TEP academic and professional standards, which include 2.00 UI Cumulative Grade-Point-Average (GPA) and Overall Cumulative GPA, 2.70 TEP Major GPA, and grades of C-minus or better in TEP Major Courses.
- Complete required CLAS Core courses during your junior and senior year as the AS degree does not satisfy the core requirements. All CLAS Core courses may be satisfied with transfer credit except the Diversity and Inclusion requirement.
- Complete at least 60 semester hours needed for your major and degree during your two years at Iowa. Summer Education courses may be required.
A current schedule of UI courses is available online via Iowa Student Information Services (MyUI).