Global Environmental Science, BS/Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Teacher Education

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In collaboration with the College of Education, the program offers a combined Bachelor of Science in GES and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Teacher Education (PBCTE) in Secondary Science pathway, which allows candidates to earn a degree and complete a teacher licensure program in five years. Candidates complete fifteen (15) credits from the PBCTE program as electives in the bachelor’s program, thus saving time and money in the process. With this pathway, GES students would be dual-enrolled in their final spring semester, graduate from the bachelor’s program, and complete the PBCTE program the following year. Candidates who successfully complete the PBCTE program will then be eligible to apply for initial teacher licensure in science from the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board and teach in the State of Hawaiʻi.

5-Year Plan

This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan.

Year 1

Fall

OCN 102 - Introduction to the Environment, Climate Change, & Sustainability Credits: 3
OR
GES 102 - Introduction to the Environment, Climate Change, & Sustainability Credits: 3
OCN 100 - Global Environmental Science Seminar Credits: 1
OR
GES 100 - Global Environmental Science Seminar Credits: 1
MATH 241 - Calculus I Credits: 4 (FQ)
CHEM 161 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3 (DP)
CHEM 161L - General Chemistry Lab I Credits: 1 (DY)
FW Credits: 3

Credits 15

Spring

OCN 201 - Science of the Sea Credits: 3
OCN 201L - Science of the Sea Laboratory Credits: 1
OEST 100 - The College Experience Credits: 1
MATH 242 - Calculus II Credits: 4
CHEM 162 - General Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHEM 162L - General Chemistry Lab II Credits: 1
ICS 110P - Introduction to Computer Programming: Python Credits: 3
OR
ICS 110C - Introduction to Computer Programming: C Credits: 3
OR
ERTH 250 - Scientific Programming Credits: 3

Credits 16

Total Credits 31

Year 2

Fall

OCN 312 - Advanced Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: 3
OR
ERTH 312 - Advanced Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: 3
OR
MATH 307 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Credits: 3
ATMO 200 - Atmospheric Processes and Phenomena Credits: 3
PHYS 170 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 170L - General Physics I Lab Credits: 1
FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3

Credits 14

Spring

GES 311 - The Changing Earth and Climate System Credits: 3
GES 302 - GES Thesis Proposal Credits: 1
ERTH 101 - Dynamic Earth Credits: 3 AND
ERTH 101L - Dynamic Earth Laboratory Credits: 1
OR
ERTH 170 - Physical Geology Credits: 4
GES 371 - Environmental Data Science Credits: 3
FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3

Credits 14

Total Credits 59

Year 3

Fall

EDEF 310 - Education in American Society Credits: 3 (DS)
GES 471 - Advanced Environmental Data Science Credits: 3
Coupled Systems #1 Credits: 3
BIOL 171 - Introduction to Biology I Credits: 3 (DB)
BIOL 171L - Introduction to Biology I Lab Credits: 1
GES 319L - Global Environmental Change Laboratory Credits: 2
OR
OCN 318 - Introduction to Environmental Monitoring Systems and Measurements Credits: 3
OR
OCN 481 - Introduction to Ocean Ecosystem Modeling Credits: 3

Credits 16

Spring

Submit Grad. Application

GES 320 - Aquatic Pollution Credits: 3
OR
OCN 320 - Aquatic Pollution Credits: 3
DA/DH/DL Credits: 3
BIOL 172 - Introduction to Biology II Credits: 3
BIOL 172L - Introduction to Biology II Lab Credits: 1
Coupled Systems #2 Credits: 3
Coupled Systems #3 Credits: 3

Credits 16

Total Credits 91

Year 4

Fall

GES 401 - Biogeochemical Systems Credits: 3
OR
OCN 401 - Biogeochemical Systems Credits: 3
EDEP 311 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credits: 3
Coupled Systems #4 Credits: 3
DA/DH/DL Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 15

Spring

BS Degree Projected

GES 490 - Communication of Research Results Credits: 2
OR
OCN 490 - Communication of Research Results Credits: 2
GES 499 - Undergraduate Thesis Credits: V
OR
OCN 499 - Undergraduate Thesis Credits: V
STE 401 - Principles & Methods of Literacies Within and Across the Disciplines (6-12) Credits: 3 *
STE 402H - Teaching Practicum: science Credits: V *
STE 440 - Multicultural and Social Justice Education Credits: 3 *

Credits 14

Total Credits 120

Grad Year 2

Fall

STE 402H - Teaching Practicum: science Credits: V
STE 404H - Teaching in the Subject Field: science Credits: 3
SPED 445 - Educating Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms–Secondary Credits: 3

Credits 9

Spring

STE 405H - Teaching Residency: science Credits: V
STE 406 - Seminar in Teaching Residency Credits: 3

Credits 12

Total Credits 141

Notes:

Students must take placement exams to register for CHEM 161  and MATH 241 .
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific and semester specific.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required.
EDEF 310  (3) and EDEP 311  (3) taken in the GES degree program will be waived in PBCTE Secondary Science program.
*STE 401 , STE 402H , and STE 440  double counted to both programs.

Advising for GES will be conducted by SOEST; advising for PBCTE will be conducted by COE.
Department of Oceanography: MSB 205; (808) 956-2913; ges@soest.hawaii.edu; www.soest.hawaii.edu/oceanography/GES/
GES Undergraduate Chair: Michael Guidry, PhD; MSB 205E; (808) 956-9935; guidry@hawaii.edu
Office of Student Academic Services (OSAS): Everly 126; osas@hawaii.edu; (808) 956-7849