Major in Science
Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major in Science
Major in Science
The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) major in Science is a four-year teacher education program designed to equip students with the necessary competencies to pursue careers as science educators at the secondary level.
Emphasizing courses in chemistry and physics, the curriculum ensures that graduates possess the requisite knowledge and skills to effectively teach physical sciences. Complementary course works in biology and environmental science, alongside professional and general education studies, provide students with a comprehensive foundation.
Furthermore, the program aims to cultivate successful professionals prepared to contribute to both the educational and research domains within the field of science.
Objectives
The BSED Science program aims to produce secondary teachers who have the ability to:
- demonstrate competent knowledge across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and Research, essential for effective teaching at the secondary level.
- facilitate scientific learning by employing a diverse range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes tailored to specific learners and their respective environments.
- innovate curricula, utilization of ICT, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources that foster engagement in scientific discourse, catering to the diverse needs of learners.
- apply professional and ethical teaching standards, demonstrating a heightened sensitivity to the intricate dynamics of local, national, and global contexts.
- pursue lifelong scientific learning, fostering personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field-based opportunities, ensuring a commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability in the ever-evolving field of science education.
Events
- Network and Unified Center of Leading Educators of Universal Science (NUCLEUS) Week Activities
- National Science Month
- Livelihood Extension Program
Course Curriculum
| Subject Code | Course Title | Number of Hrs | Units | Pre-Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | LAB | ||||
| GE 101 | Understanding the Self/ Pag-unawa sa Sarili | 3 | 3 | ||
| GE 102 | Readings in Philippine History/ Mga Babasahin Hinggil sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas | 3 | 3 | ||
| GE 201 | Mathematics in the Modern World/Matematika sa Makabagong Daigdig | 3 | 3 | ||
| PROF ED 101 | The Child and Adolescent Learners and Learning Principles | 3 | 3 | ||
| PROF ED 102 | The Teaching Profession | 3 | 3 | ||
| PROF ED 103 | The Teacher and the Community, School Culture and Organizational Leadership | 3 | 3 | ||
| SCI MAJ 1 | Earth Science | 3 | 3 | ||
| PE 01 | Introduction to Physical Fitness | 2 | (2) | ||
| NSTP 1 | National Service Training Program 1 | 3 | (3) | ||
| TOTAL | 26 | ||||
| Subject Code | Course Title | Number of Hrs | Units | Pre-Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | LAB | ||||
| GE 103 | Art Appreciation/Pagpapahayag sa Sarili | 3 | 3 | ||
| GE 105 | The Contemporary World/Ang Kasalukuyang Daigdig | 3 | 3 | ||
| GE 301 | Purposive Communication/Malayuning Komunikasyon | 3 | 3 | ||
| PROF ED 104 | Foundation of Special and Inclusive Education | 3 | 3 | ||
| PROF ED 205 | The Teacher and The School Curriculum | 3 | 3 | ||
| SCI MAJ 2 | Astronomy | 3 | 3 | SCI MAJ 1 | |
| PHYS MAJ 1 | Modern Physics | 3 | 3 | ||
| PE 02 | Rhythm and Dances | 2 | (2) | PE 01 | |
| NSTP 2 | National Service Training Program 2 | 3 | (3) | NSTP 1 | |
| TOTAL | 26 | ||||
| Subject Code | Course Title | Number of Hrs | Units | Pre-Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | LAB | ||||
| GE 401 | Science, Technology and Society/ Agham, Teknolohiya at Lipunan | 3 | 3 | ||
| GEE 404 | Living in the IT Era | 3 | 3 | ||
| PROF ED 202 | Assessment in Learning 1 | 3 | 3 | ||
| PROF ED 204 | Technology for Teaching and Learning 1 | 3 | 3 | ||
| BIO MAJ 1 | Microbiology and Parasitology (Lecture and Laboratory) | 3 | 1 | 4 | |
| CHEM MAJ 1 | Inorganic Chemistry (Lecture and Laboratory) | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
| PHYS MAJ 2 | Thermodynamics (Lecture and Laboratory) | 3 | 1 | 4 | PHYS MAJ 1 |
| PE 03 | Individual/Dual Sports | 2 | 2 | PE 02 | |
| TOTAL | 27 | ||||
| Subject Code | Course Title | Number of Hrs | Units | Pre-Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | LAB | ||||
| GE 104 | Ethics/Etikas | 3 | 3 | ||
| PROF ED 203 | Assessment in Learning 2 | 3 | 3 | PROF ED 202 | |
| PROF ED 205 | Technology for Teaching and Learning 2 | 3 | 3 | PROF ED 204 | |
| SCI MAJ 3 | Meteorology | 3 | 3 | SCI MAJ 2 | |
| BIO MAJ 2 | Anatomy and Physiology (Lecture and Laboratory) | 3 | 1 | 4 | BIO MAJ 1 |
| CHEM MAJ 2 | Organic Chemistry (Lecture and Laboratory) | 3 | 2 | 5 | CHEM MAJ 1 |
| PHYS MAJ 3 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 1 | 4 | PHYS MAJ 2 |
| PE 03 | Recreational Games | 2 | 2 | PE 03 | |
| TOTAL | 27 | ||||
| Subject Code | Course Title | Number of Hrs | Units | Pre-Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | LAB | ||||
| GEE 101 | Entrepreneurial Mind | 3 | 3 | ||
| GE 106 | The Life and Works on Rizal | 3 | 3 | ||
| PROF ED 201 | Facilitating Learner-Centered Teaching | 3 | 3 | ||
| PROF ED 206 | Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across the Curriculum | 3 | 3 | ||
| SCI MAJ 4 | Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | SCI MAJ 3 | |
| BIO MAJ 3 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 | 1 | 4 | BIO MAJ 2 |
| CHEM MAJ 3 | Biochemistry | 3 | 3 | CHEM MAJ 2 | |
| PHYS MAJ 4 | Waves and Optics (Lecture and Laboratory) | 3 | 1 | 4 | PHYS MAJ 3 |
| TOTAL | 23 | ||||
| Subject Code | Course Title | Number of Hrs | Units | Pre-Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | LAB | ||||
| GEE 103 | Philippine Popular Culture | 3 | 3 | ||
| SCI MAJ 101 | The Teaching Science/Teaching the Specialized Field | 3 | 3 | ||
| BIO MAJ 4 | Genetics and Evolution (Lecture and Laboratory) | 3 | 1 | 4 | BIO MAJ 3 |
| CHEM MAJ 4 | Analytical Chemistry (Lecture and Laboratory) | 3 | 2 | 5 | CHEM MAJ 3 |
| PHYS MAJ 5 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | 3 | PHYS MAJ 4 | |
| SCI MAJ 102 | Research in Teaching Science | 3 | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 21 | ||||
| Subject Code | Course Title | Number of Hrs | Units | Pre-Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | LAB | ||||
| PROF ED 301 | Field Study 1 (Observation of Teaching-Learning in Actual School Environment) | 3 | 3 | Completed Gen Ed, Prof Ed, and Major Courses | |
| PROF ED 302 | Field Study 2 (Participation and Teaching Assistantship) | 3 | 3 | ||
| CED-CA 1 | Course Audit 1 | 3 | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 9 | ||||
| Subject Code | Course Title | Number of Hrs | Units | Pre-Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | LAB | ||||
| PROF ED 303 | Teaching Intership | 6 | 6 | PROF ED 301 and PROF ED 302 | |
| CED – CAI 2 | Course Audit 2 | 3 | 3 | CED-CA 1 | |
| TOTAL | 9 | ||||