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College of Letters and Science Earth and Space Science for Educators Certificate

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. View certificate on course catalog.

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