1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BAE in Earth and Space Science, Secondary Education
Department of Earth and Space Sciences
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM)
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.
CSTEM Coordinator:
Christy Oliveri
307 Monroe
Sample Careers

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
SPOKANE FALLS C.C. COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Argument and Exposition (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5)
MATH 142 Precalculus II (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE (15 credits)
ASTR& 101 Intro to Astronomy (5)
PHYS 121 Descriptive Astronomy (5)
CHEM& 161 General Chem: w/Lab I (5)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
GEOL 116 Environmental Geology (5)
GEOL 320 Environmental Geology (5)
HEALTH/REC/LEISURE/ACTIVITIES COURSES (5 credits)
ELECTIVES (25 credits)
EDUC& 202 Intro to Education (5)
EDUC 201 Introduction to Education (5)
GEOL 201 The Earth Through Time (5)
GEOL 122 Historical Geology (5)
GEOL& 101 Intro to Physical Geology (5)
GEOL 120 Physical Geography – The Solid Earth (5)
PHYS 101 General Physics (5)
PHYS 131 Introductory Physics I (4) and
PHYS 161 Mechanics Laboratory (1)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
ART 112 Non-Western Art (5)
CMST 226 Gender Communication (5)
CMST 227 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 247 American Multicultural Literature (5)
ENGL 259 African American Literature (5)
ENGL278 Women Writers (5)
FILM 225
HUM 107 Introduction to Cultural Studies (5)
SOC 221 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 230 Sociology of Gender (5)
International Studies (one course)
FILM 224
HIST 230 Latin American History (5)
MUSC 109 World music (5)
POLS 125 Introduction to Global Issues (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
POLS 205 Islam and the West; Theater of Cooperation and Conflict (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)