Overview

University of Northern Iowa's Bachelor of Science in Earth Science Teaching program provides students with a strong foundation in earth science principles and concepts, as well as pedagogical skills and knowledge needed to teach earth science to middle and high school students. The program's curriculum includes courses in geology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and environmental science, as well as courses in teaching methodology and classroom management. Graduates of this program will be prepared to pursue certification to teach earth science in middle and high schools, as well as work in other earth science-related fields.

Field Experiences

As an Earth Science Teaching major, you’ll have multiple field experiences in which you will explore, define and sharpen your skills as a future classroom teacher. Your teaching experience will be capped off with student teaching which can be done in Iowa, throughout the United States, or overseas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth Science
Geology
Meteorology
Oceanography
Astronomy
Environmental Science
Teaching Earth Science
Classroom Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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More details

UNI operates on a rolling admissions basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cedar Falls, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed application form
Official high school transcript or GED scores
SAT or ACT scores (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22359 USD / year

≈ 22359 USD / year
Out-of-State

22359 USD / year

≈ 22359 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20950 USD / year

≈ 20950 USD / year

Living costs

Cedar Falls

United States

1119 - 1737 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Field Experiences

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cedar Falls

Funding

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