Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Science

The Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education, Science Track, along with Math Track (separate New Program Request) is a classic and also innovative program of science secondary education. Courses include Diné College specialized course in education and science, and also standard required course in secondary teacher preparation and science disciplines. In science, the course survey a wide range of disciplines, including math, physics, chemistry, and geology. In biology, courses use the new BS in Biology coursework, including molecular and cellular, organismal, and ecological levels of biology. The theoretical knowledge and skills taught in this program will allow students to enter teaching careers or graduate programs or variety of professional careers.

The BS in Secondary Education at Diné College will have two tracts, a math track and a science track. The Science Track is designed as a four-your curriculum for students entering as freshmen. Students entering as sophomores or juniors will to make sure the fundamental requirements for the program are met: BIO 181/182, CHM 151/152, CHM 235, PHY 110; MTH 190 (pre-calculus) and MTH 213 (statistics), or MTH 191 (calculus)

Four Year BS Secondary Education, Science Track:

This curriculum for entering freshmen includes all biology, math and science support, and general education requirements. In the summer preceding first year it is recommend a student take MTH 096 and/or 100, tested out of or passed prior or MTH 110. This program follows Northern Arizona University (NAU) standards in Secondary Education in Biology with a few exceptions. Outcomes align with Standards from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the National Science Teachers Association, and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium.

Freshman SEMESTER I
BIO 181 General Biology I4
CHM 151 General Chemistry I5
ENG 101 Freshman English I3
MTH 110 College Algebra4
EDU 297 Practicum in Education1
Program Credits17
Freshman SEMESTER II
BIO 182 General Biology II4
CHM 152 General Chemistry II4
ENG 102 Freshman English II3
EDU 352 Methods Teaching Diné Educational Philosophy in B – 12 School3
EDU 240 Introduction to Special Education3
Program Credits17
Sophomore SEMESTER III
NIS 111 Foundation of Navajo Culture3
CHM 230 Fundamental of Organic Chemistry4
MTH 190 Pre-Calculus4
GLG 101 Indigenous Physical Geology4
EDU 353 Diversity in Navajo and American Indian Education3
Program Credits18
Sophomore SEMESTER IV
NIS 221 Navajo History to Present3
BIO 223 Vertebrate Zoology4
NAV Language Elective4
HST History Elective3
EDU 361 Methods for Language Diverse Students I3
Program Credits17
Junior SEMESTER I
BIO 305 Writing in Biology1
BIO 326 Ecology4
MTH 213 Statistics4
PHY 110 Algebra-based Physic I4
EDU 362 Integrated Teaching Methods for Bilingual/ESL Classroom I3
Program Credits16
Junior SEMESTER II
BIO 344 Cellular and Molecular Biology3
BIO 372 Revolutionary Thought in Biology3
EDU 475 Methods for Language Diverse Students II3
Humanities and Fine Arts General Education3
Social Behavioral Science Elective3
Program Credits15
Senior SEMESTER III
BIO 415 Plant Taxonomy4
BIO 435 Evolutionary Biology4
EDU 476 SEI/ESL for Linguistically Diverse Learners in Bilingual Settings3
EDU 477 Integrated Elementary Teaching Methods II3
Physical or Health Education General Education3
Humanities and Fine Arts General Education3
Program Credits17
Senior SEMESTER IV
EDU 498 Student Teaching8
EDU 499 Diné Education Seminar2
EDU 496 School Law2
Program Credits15
Degree EarnedCredits
Lower Division Program Requirements69
Upper Division Program Requirements63
Total Credits Earned:132
Program Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code Code Title
13.1316 Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.

DEAN'S OFFICE

James Tutt
Dean of School of STEM
1 Circle Drive, Route 12
Tsaile, Arizona 86556
(928) 724-6938
jmtutt@dinecollege.edu

Nesbah Kahn
Administrative Assistant
nkahn@dinecollege.edu
Room 123A
Gorman Classroom Building (GCB)
Tsaile Campus

Mail to:
Diné College: School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
1 Circle Dr.
Tsaile, AZ 86556
Phone: (928) 724-6936