Criteria for Becoming a Science Teacher:

In order to teach introductory Science at the middle and high school levels, the preparation must be equivalent to a major (at least 50 quarter credits/ 33 semester credits) in science related disciplines, with a majority of the coursework in integrated science.Preparation should include a combination of the following areas:
  • Full sequence of Geology with lab (200-level minimum)
  • Chemistry with lab (2 terms recommended)
  • Physics with lab (2 terms recommended)
  • Biology with lab (2 terms recommended)
  • Additional classes in astronomy, meteorology, geology, and/or oceanography

*Some of these courses must be upper-level

Please note that these are guidelines only and that a transcript review and advising are needed to ensure that you will meet the requirements. For advising related to preparation for Chemistry teaching, please contact:

Kristin Johnson
Zabel Hall #227
541-962-3529
kristin.johnson@eou.edu