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Elementary Education Major: General Science Endorsement

Inspire a love of science alongside your students.

At Saint Mary’s, we prepare you to foster a passion for science through engaging, real-world experiences. Customize your elementary education major at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota by specializing in general science.

You’ll experience a blend of rigorous coursework and hands-on lab work, all designed to build your confidence in teaching diverse scientific topics. Our curriculum integrates a variety of general science courses, covering areas like plant and animal biology, genetics, and the human body, with modern labs to deepen your learning under the guidance of dedicated faculty.

Rooted in our Lasallian Catholic tradition, we focus on developing you as an educator and a whole person. Through intellectual, physical, and spiritual growth, you’ll emerge as a lifelong learner, dedicated professional, and impactful citizen.

Join us our Winona Campus to become part of welcoming, inviting community that fosters a holistic approach to learning and becoming the teacher and person you were meant to be. We foster interesting, engaging, and meaningful connections.

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Program Highlights

  • Dive into clinical or field experiences as early as your sophomore year, and student teaching in your senior year.
  • Gain practical learning opportunities through hands-on laboratory work in our state-of-the-art Aquinas Hall, where coursework and practical scientific applications fuse together for a comprehensive study of diverse subjects.
  • Enhance your academic journey with a minor in biologychemistrymathematics, or Spanish.
  • Expand your horizons and immerse yourself in other cultures and languages by studying abroad in places such as Italy, France, Spain, Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.
  • Join the ISTEP-Noyce project at Saint Mary’s and make a meaningful impact by becoming a STEM teacher. Teaching in a STEM field enables you to maintain a connection with the discipline you are passionate about, inspiring children to consider it a viable option for their future lives and careers. Receive financial support, training, and mentoring as you inspire young minds in the process. Learn more.

What You'll Learn

  • Attain the expertise required to teach at a high standard set by state licensing (PELSB) guidelines
  • Develop proficiency in educating and guiding a diverse student population effectively
  • Collaborate with parents, colleagues, administrators, and community members.
  • Foster a commitment to teaching aligned with Lasallian virtues.
  • Showcase a robust foundation in disciplinary knowledge and content
  • Embrace ethical leadership, with a focus on character and virtue education

Admissions

Your journey towards a brighter future starts here. Whether you’re a high school graduate starting your college search — or a transfer student eager to find the perfect fit — Saint Mary’s is committed to helping you find your place in the world.

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Careers that look to the future.

Education is our pillar at Saint Mary's. Begin your journey toward becoming a teacher who will make a difference in the world. Learn more about employment outcomes here.

Science teacher (Minnesota)

$57,624 per year*

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Salary.com, Middle School Science Teacher Salary in Minnesota at https://www.salary.com/research/salary/listing/middle-school-science-teacher-salary/mn (visited Dec. 1 , 2023)

 

 

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