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
CLARK C.C. COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition & Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS/SYMBOLIC REASONING SKILLS (5 credits)
MATH 111 College Algebra (5)
MATH 141 Precalculus I (5)
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
ORAL COMMUNICATION (5 credits)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
CHEM&141 Gen. Chem I (4) and
CHEM& 151 Gen. Chem Lab I (1)
CHEM 151 Gen. Chem (5)
GEOL& 101 Into Physical Geology (5)
GEOL 120 Physical Geology: The Solid Earth (5)
MATH 103 College Trigonometry (5)
MATH 142 Precalculus II (5)
SPECIFIED ELECTIVES (12 credits)
EDUC& 201 Intro to Education (3)
EDUC 201 Into to Education (3)
GEOL 102 Into to Geology II: Earth’s Surface Processes (5)
GEOL 121 Physical Geology: Surficial Processes (5)
ASTR& 101 Intro to Astronomy (5)
PHYS 121 Descriptive Astronomy (5)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (15 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
International Studies (one course)
ECON 110 Introduction to the Global Economics (5)
GEOG 220 The Geopolitics of the Middle East (5)
GEOG 221The Geopolitics of Africa (5)
GEOG 222 The Geopolitics of China, Japan, and East Asia (5)
GEOG 223 The Geopolitics of South and Central Asia (5)
HIST 221East Asian History (5)
HIST 260 African History (5)
HIST 285 History of Latin America (5)
POLS 151 Model United Nations (2)
POLS 152 Model United Nations (2)
POLS 153 Model United Nations (2)
POLS 161 World Without War (3)
POLS 251Model United Nations (2)
POLS 252 Model United Nations (2)
POLS 253 Model United Nations (2)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
WS 201 Women around the World (3)
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ART 250 Women Artists Through History (5)
CMST 216 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 140 Women in Literature (3)
ENGL 254 Introduction to Queer Literature (3)
ENGL 267 American Multiethnic Lit (3)
HIST 251Women in World History I (5)
HIST 252 Women in World History II (5)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
HUM 210 Intro to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Trans Stud (5)
SOC 121 Marriage and Family Experiences in the U.S. (3)
SOC 131 Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. (3)
WS 101 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5)
WS 210 Women’s Culture (3)
WS 220 Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality (5)