WHAT IS GENERAL SCIENCE EDUCATION?
This major is part of the Education Exploration Group
Students prepare to teach general science for grades 4-12, depending on academic preparation. Students complete general education requirements, a 36-credit subject area major in the academic area of preparation, and required courses in professional education.
Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses
HOW TO DECLARE:
APPLICATION REQUIRED. Applicants MUST complete 54 credits of undergraduate coursework by the end of the spring semester prior to their official admission to the program. Strong GPA and interview required. Find more information and the application here.
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:
EDCI 2100 - Power, Privilege, and Public Education
UNIV 1820 - FYE Seminar (Exploring the Teaching Profession)
CHEM 1127Q - General Chemistry 1 (Major Requirement)
ERTH 1050 - Earth's Dynamic Environment (Major Requirement)
BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology 1 (Major Requirement)
Possible Career Opportunities
COMMON CAREER PATHS:
UConn students who major in General Science Education often pursue careers teaching general science to children in grades 4-12.
General Science Education majors also pursue careers in education outside the classroom setting. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in:
- Community engagement
- Education administration
- Education policy
- Educational technology
- Instructional design
- Higher education student affairs
- Learning and development
- Library sciences
- Museums
- Nonprofits
- Postsecondary education
- Publishing or writing
- School counseling
- Test/exam design and preparation
- Tutoring
General Science Education majors are also equipped to pursue careers in science-related fields. Common examples of these careers can be found on the Biological Sciences Major Profile, Chemistry Major Profile, Earth Sciences Major Profile, and Physics Major Profile.
COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:
General Science Education majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, and/or doctoral degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth sciences
- Curriculum and instruction
- Educational leadership
- Physics
- Secondary education and teaching
ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:
For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn.
For further insight into education-related careers beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia or “What Can I do with this Major?”. For further insight into science-related careers, visit the Biological Sciences Major Profile, Chemistry Major Profile, Earth Sciences Major Profile, or Physics Major Profile.
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