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Earth and Space Science for Educators

Undergraduate Certificate

This certificate program is intended for, but not limited to, those students pursuing a degree in science education. The certificate can be completed concurrently with your undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences with teaching intent or a related field. The certificate does not meet the requirements for an Earth/Space license through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Consists of a minimum of 15 credits. The certificate is administered jointly by the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Geography and Geology.

Required Courses, 12 credits

  • ASTR 205 – The Solar System Credits: 4
  • ASTR 206 – Stars and Stellar Systems Credits: 4
  • GEOG 105 – The Dynamic Earth Credits: 3
  • GEOL 106 – Earth History Credits: 1

Elective Courses, 3 credits

Choose From:

  • ASTR 306 – Observational Astronomy Credits: 3
  • GEOG 208 – Weather and Climate Credits: 3
  • GEOG 308 – Climate: Past, Present, and Future Credits: 3 or
  • GEOL 308 – Climate: Past, Present, and Future Credits: 3
  • GEOG 312 – Geomorphology Credits: 3 or
  • GEOL 312 – Geomorphology Credits: 3
  • GEOL 104 – Physical Geology Credits: 4
  • GEOL 230 – Environmental Geology Credits: 3
  • GEOL 370 – Glacial Geology Credits: 3

For more information, please visit the UW-Stevens Point course catalog.