1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BAE in Earth and Space Science, Secondary Education
(107 credits)
Department of Earth and Space Sciences
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Why Study Earth and Space Science?
The BAE in Earth and Space Science is for prospective secondary school science teachers. The Earth and Space Science major and minor are interdisciplinary, with required courses from geography, geology, physics, chemistry and biology.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrates and understanding of the principles and concepts of Earth and Space Science and apply supporting knowledge of chemistry, biology, and physics;
Demonstrate communication skills necessary to teach Eartha and Space Science safely and effectively to secondary school students;
Demonstrate an understanding of various methods of science inquiry;
Plan and implement Earth and Space Science lessons aligned with the national and state standards; construct and use effective assessment strategies.
Department Chair
Jennifer A. Thomson, Ph.D
Science Hall 134
Department Assistant
 Carolyn Harbolt
130 Science Building
Sample Careers

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
GRAYS HARBOR COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
WRITING SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5)
MATH 141 Precalculus I (5)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SCIENCE (15 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5)
MATH 142 Precalculus II (5)
CHEM& 161 General Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
PHYS& 114 General Physics w/ Lab I (5)
PHYS 131 Intro to Physics I (4) and
PHYS 161 Mechanics Lab (1)
ELECETIVES (30 credits)
EDUC 201 Intro/Orientation to Teaching (5)
EDUC 201 Intro to Education (5)
ASTR& 100 Astronomy (5)
PHYS 121 Descriptive Astronomy (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
HIST 270 African-Americans in Slavery and Freedom (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
ENGL 275 Gender in Literature (5)
International Studies (one course)
ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5)
HIST 122 History of Modern East Asia (5)
HIST 252 Latin American History (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)