UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR: B.S. in Environmental Science 7-12 Life or Physical Science Teacher Certification Track
CREDITS REQUIRED IN MAJOR: 72
COURSE
NUMBER
ESP 101
FOUNDATION/REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
COURSE NAME
Fundamentals of Environmental
Science
CREDITS PREREQUISITES
3
ESP 102
ESP 125
ESP 126
ESP 150
ESP 197
ESP 203
ESP 207
Fundamentals of Environmental
Science Lab
Introduction to Environmental Ecology
Lab
Field Immersion (a long weekend camping course)
Research Skills Lab
Environmental Communication
1
Introduction to Environmental Ecology 3
1
3
1
3
3
Successful completion of the University's mathematics readiness requirement. Co-requisite:
ESP 102.
Successful completion of the University's mathematics readiness requirement. Co-requisite:
ESP 101.
Successful completion of the University's mathematics readiness requirement; ESP 101/102 or BIO 105/106. Co-requisite: ESP 126.
ESP 101/102 or BIO 105/106. Co-requisite: ESP
125.
ESP major/minor or permission of instructor.
College Writing, ESP 101/102 and sophomore standing
CHY 113
ESP 250
Atmosphere: Science, Climate, and
Change
Soils and Land Use 3
ESP 280
ESP 340
ESP 360
ESP 400
ESP 401
ESP 260
ESP 412
Research and Analytical Methods
Environmental Regulations
4
Water Quality Assessment and Control 4
Internship (between junior and senior year)
Environmental Impact Assessment and
Lab (capstone)
Soil and Water Conservation
Engineering
OR
Field Ecosystem Ecology
3
4
3
4
ESP 101/102 and one semester of chemistry lecture/lab, or permission of instructor.
ESP 101/102, ESP 197, and ESP 125/126 or one semester chemistry lecture/lab.
One semester chemistry lecture/lab or permission of instructor.
Sophomore standing or higher, faculty approval of host organization, work plan, and completed
"Internship Approval" Form, or permission of instructor.
Senior standing, ESP 280 or permission of instructor
Successful completion of the University's mathematics readiness requirement.
MAT 120 and ESP 125/126, or permission of instructor.
SELECT_One “tools course” from the following:
MAT 120
MAT 220
ESP/GEO
Introduction to Statistics
Statistics for the Biological Sciences
Introduction to ArcGIS
4
4
3
Successful completion of the University's college readiness requirement in mathematics.
MAT 152

108
GEO 205/
305
GEO 308
Remote Sensing
GIS Applications I
3
4
NON MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 21.5 – 22 Credits
CHY 113 Principles of Chemistry I 3
CHY 114
CHY 115
CHY 116
CHY 233
MAT 152
Laboratory Techniques I
Principles of Chemistry II
Laboratory Techniques II
Analytical Chemistry w/Lab
Calculus A
1
3
1
5
4
Pre- or co-requisite: successful completion of MAT 108 or equivalent.
Co-requisite: CHY 113
Grade of C or better in CHY 113
Co-requisite: CHY 115
Grade of C or better in CHY 115 and CHY
116
MAT 140 or appropriate score on the
College Level Math exam (for MAT 152)
Teacher Education Concentration HRD 200 Multicultural Adult Development
SELECT Physics OR Biology Lecture and Lab:
3
PHY 111
PHY 114
Elements of Physics I
Introductory Physics Laboratory I
4
1
Successful completion of the University's readiness requirement in mathematics.
Concurrent registration in PHY 111 or PHY
121
BIO 105
BIO 106
Biological Principles I: Cellular Biology
Biological Principles I Laboratory
3
1.5
Successful completion of the University's readiness requirement in mathematics.
Grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIO 105.
MAJOR ELECTIVES: 6 – 8 CREDITS
Choose two environmental science classes 200-level or higher.
MAJOR COURSES OVERLAPPING IN THE CORE:
CORE AREA COURSE
SE
COURSE NAME
NUMBER
ESP 101 Fundamentals of
SE
Environmental Science
ESP 102 Fundamentals of
Environmental Science
Laboratory
SE
SE
ESP 125 Introduction to
Environmental Ecology
ESP 126 Introduction to
Environmental Ecology
REQUIRED BY MAJOR?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

INT
QR
QR
SE
SE
SE
EISRC
EISRC
EISRC/INT
Lab
ESP 200 Environmental Planning No, but may be selected
ESP 212
ESP 308
Environmental Ethics
Global Environmental
Problems and
Sustainability
No, but may be selected
No, but may be selected
ESP 275 Energy Use and Societal
Adaptation
No, but may be selected
MAT 120 Introduction to Statistics No, but may be selected
MAT 152
PHY 111
PHY 114
Calculus A
Elements of Physics
Introductory Physics
Laboratory I
Yes
No, but can be selected
No, but can be selected
CHY 113
CHY 114
Principles of Chemistry I
Laboratory Techniques I
Yes
Cluster - These three courses will satisfy the Thematic Cluster and are required for the degree (9 credits):
COURSE
NUMBER
EDU 305
COURSE NAME CREDITS PREREQUISITES
SED 335
SED 420
Foundations of Cultural and Linguistic
Diversity
Students with Exceptionalities in
General Education
Multi-tiered Systems of Educational
Support
3
3
3
HRD 200
None
SED 335 or instructor permission
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP YEAR REQUIREMENTS (30 credits):
COURSE
NUMBER
EDU 441
COURSE NAME
Seminar in Teaching, Learning, and
Assessment I
CREDITS PREREQUISITES
3
EDU 442
EDU 401
Seminar in Teaching and Learning II
Secondary Science Methods
EDU 324 Professional Internship in Secondary
Education
Text from the 2015 – 2016 Catalog:
3
3
9
Prerequisite: open to students matriculated in the undergraduate teacher education pathway concentration.
Co-requisite: EDU 444.
Prerequisite: open to students matriculated in the undergraduate teacher education pathway concentration.
Co-requisite: EDU 324
Teacher education pathway concentration
Teacher education pathway concentration
The Department of Environmental Science and Policy offers a BS in Environmental Science with a concentration in secondary science education for students who want to become certified to teach 7-12 physical sciences, life science, or dual in Maine. This track is offered in partnership with the School of

Education and Human Development and is designed to provide prospective teachers a strong academic foundation in environmental sciences.
Requirements:
Students must maintain a high level of academic achievement. Minimum academic requirements are as follows:
A grade of C or better in all University Core and major coursework.
A grade of B or better in all professional education coursework.
An overall GPA of 3.00 or better.
Prior to admission to the professional internship year, students must pass the Praxis II exam and demonstrate satisfactory progress toward the State of Maine Core Teaching Standards.
USM Core Curriculum (including pre-internship education courses):

EYE 108 - Culture, Identity, and Education (recommended), (3 cr.)

EDU 100 - Exploring Teaching (recommended), (3 cr.)

College Writing - ENG 100 (3 cr.)

Cultural Interpretation (3 cr.)

Quantitative Reasoning - MAT 152 Calculus A (4 cr.)

Creative Expression (3 cr.)

Socio-Cultural Analysis - HRD 200 Multicultural Human Growth & Development (required) (3 cr.)

Science Exploration - ESP 101/102 Fundamentals of Environmental Science w/lab (4 cr.)

Ethics - EDU 310 Purpose of Schooling in a Democracy (required) (3 cr.)

Cluster - EDU 305 Foundations of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, SED 335 Students with
Exceptionalities in General Education, and SED 420 Multi-Tiered Systems of Educational Support
(required) (9 cr.)
Major Requirements:
Students complete the major requirements for a BS in Environmental Science. The ESP 400 internship requirement may be met by an EDU internship in secondary education. Similarly the ESP 401 capstone requirement may be met by a STEM or EDU capstone.
Professional Education Internship Year Requirements:
EDU 401/501 Teaching Science in Grades 7-12 (3 cr.)
STEM Seminar in Teaching and Learning I (3 cr.)
STEM Seminar in Teaching and Learning II (3 cr.)
Internship in Secondary Education (9 cr.)
Electives:
Students must complete elective credit to complete the 120 credit hour degree. For those students interested in teaching at the middle level (grades 7 or 8), it is recommended that they complete coursework in a second content area (e.g., English, social studies, life or physical science) to become highly qualified to teach an additional content area. Those students interested in teaching high school may want to use their elective credits to bolster their content knowledge by taking additional courses in

their major discipline and related fields. Finally, students should consider taking education courses that will support them to become better teachers, including topics such as literacy, technology, understanding and collaborating with families.
Tk20 Subscription:
All undergraduate and graduate students who matriculate into an Educator Preparation program or pathway in USM summer 2013 or later are required to subscribe to the Tk20 online data management system. The subscription allows students to use the system for assessment, advisement, fieldexperience and career portfolio management. The subscription fee of $103 covers some of the expenses related to the administration and assessment of the program. For loan purposes, it will be eligible for consideration as part of costs. The subscription is a one-time payment and must be made by each student during the first semester of program or pathway matriculation (check with individual programs and pathways for specific subscription timelines). Subscription instructions are posted on the Office of
Educator Preparation web site: http://usm.maine.edu/educatorpreparation
Professional Education Council Policy: In order for USM’s Education Preparation Unit program completers to be recommended by the institution to the state for certification or licensure, the candidate must provide evidence of meeting all certification requirements including proficiency on the standards relevant to his/her state approved professional program and this evidence must be compiled and assessed within the context of the Unit’s data management system (i.e., Tk20).
For the purposes of field placements in schools during the educational cluster and internship year, students are required to complete and show documentation of the fingerprinting process outlined by the Maine Department of Education: http://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/ .
Core curriculum codes
EYE – Entry Year Experience
CW – College Writing
QR – Quantitative Reasoning
CE – Creative Expression
SCA – Socio-cultural Analysis
CI – Cultural Interpretation
SE – Science Exploration
EISRC – Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, & Citizenship
DIV – Diversity
INT – International
CAP - Capstone