SJSU Catalog

Geology Department

BA - Earth Science

This major provides broad background in the earth sciences. Students interested in teaching science in high school or middle school should take the specified elective courses (consult with the advisor as needed). The BA - Earth Science is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) as subject matter preparation for a single subject credential in science with a geoscience concentration.

Minimum grade point average (GPA) criteria may be required for verification of subject matter competency. Completion of the program will not guarantee admission to the credential program. Like all other applicants, students must meet credential program standards and undergo screening for admission. See "Teaching: How to Become a Teacher in California" (see index) for information on application and admission to credential programs.

Course Requirements
General Education Requirements			33
Of the 51 units required by the university, 18 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details.
American Institutions			(6)
Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes.
Physical Education			2
Preparation and Supporting Courses			30
ASTR 101, ASTR 102, CHEM 001A, CHEM 001B and MATH 019 (19); METR 112 or METR 113 (3); PHYS 002A and PHYS 002B (8), PHYS 050 and PHYS 051 (8) or PHYS 052 (8)
Required Geology Courses			24-27
GEOL 003, GEOL 004L, GEOL 007, GEOL 028, GEOL 100W and GEOL 105 (15); Complete three courses from: GEOL 122, GEOL 124, GEOL 125, GEOL 134, GEOL 137 (9-12)
Electives			28-31
Teacher candidates should take CHEM 120S and either BIOL 1 and BIOL 2 or BIOL 20 and BIOL 21.
Total Units:			120