Bachelor of Science in Science Education
If you鈥檙e passionate about science and want to inspire the next generation of learners, USF鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Science Education gives you the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to succeed as a teacher. Designed for future middle and high school educators, the program blends science content, teaching methods, and practical fieldwork in local classrooms. You鈥檒l learn how to connect scientific concepts to everyday life while fostering curiosity, problem-solving, and critical thinking in your students. With concentrations in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, you can tailor your degree to the area of science that excites you most.
Biology Education Concentration
The Biology concentration in USF鈥檚 Science Education Program prepares future teachers
to help students investigate life science concepts through inquiry, experimentation,
and real-world applications. Students deepen their understanding of biological systems
while learning evidence-based teaching practices and completing field experiences
in secondary biology classrooms. Graduates are equipped to inspire curiosity, scientific
literacy, and meaningful exploration of the living world.
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Career Opportunites:
- Biology teacher (grades 6鈥�12)
- Environmental science or life science teacher
STEM program coordinator - Education specialist for museums, nature centers, or science organizations
- Science curriculum developer
Chemistry Education Concentration
Focused on matter, reactions, and the building blocks of the physical world, this concentration equips you to teach chemistry concepts in ways that are both rigorous and accessible. You鈥檒l learn strategies for making abstract chemical principles engaging and relevant to your students鈥� lives.
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Job Opportunities:
- Career Opportunities 鈥� Chemistry
- Chemistry teacher (grades 6鈥�12)
- Physical science teacher
- Lab coordinator or school laboratory safety specialist
- STEM curriculum developer
- Science outreach educator for nonprofits or industry
Physics Education Concentration
This concentration emphasizes the forces and principles that govern motion, energy, and the structure of the universe. You鈥檒l gain the skills to guide students through challenging but rewarding physics concepts, helping them see the subject鈥檚 role in both technology and daily life.
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Career Opportunites:
- Physics teacher (grades 6鈥�12)
- Physical science teacher
- Robotics or engineering pathway instructor
- STEM and technology program leader
- Curriculum specialist for physics or engineering education
It was just outstanding education, and the vast majority of my professors are experts. Overall, they really prepared me for the responsibility of what I was going to be doing. I don鈥檛 think I necessarily realized the impact I could have as an educator going in, but I definitely left knowing I had the tools.
Christopher Brunelle