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
WHATCOM COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10-13 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/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5)
MATH 141 Precalculus I (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
EDUC& 202 Intro to Education (5)
EDUC 201 Intro to Education (5)
MATH/SCIENCE (15 credits)
GEOL 211 Physical Geology (5)
GEOL 120 Physical Geology- The Solid Earth (5)
CHEM& 161 General Chemistry w/ Lab I (5)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
ELECTIVES (27-30 credits)
GEOL 212 Historical Geology (5)
GEOL 122 Historical Geology (5)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5)
MATH 142 Precalculus II (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)
CMST 225 Intercultural Communication (5)
HIST& 215 Women in US History (5)
FILM 160 American Women Filmmakers (5)
SOC 250 Multicultural Issues (5)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5)
ART 106 Art of the Pacific Northwest Native Americans (3)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEOG 105 World Geography in Transition (5)
PHIS 140 Intro to World Religions (5)
POLS& 201 Intro to Political Theory (5)
ANTH& 235 Cross Cultural Medicine (5)
HIST 220 Modern Asia (5)
HIST 225 History/Politics of the Middle East Present (5)
HIST 230 Survey of Russian History (5)
HIST 208 History of Africa from 1800 to Present (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
SOC 220 Contemporary Social Issues (5)