Overview

The General Science 4-8 degree prepares students to teach grade-appropriate Science in 4th thru 8th grade in subjects such as General Biology, General Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, General Physics, and Astronomy.

The Life Science 7-12 degrees prepare students to teach grades 7-12 in class assignments such as: Science, Biology, Anatomy, Animal Science, Plant & Soil Science, Environmental Science, Aquatic Science, Medical Microbiology, and Forensic Science.

The Physical Science 6-12 degree prepares students to teach grades 6-12 in class assignments such as: Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Design & Problem Solving, and Scientific Research & Design.

The Science Composite 7-12 degree prepares students to teach grades 7-12 in class assignments such as: Science, Biology, Animal Science, Plant & Soil Science, Anatomy, Environmental Science, Aquatic Science, Forensic Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Design & Problem Solving, Scientific Research & Design, Astronomy, Earth & Space Science, and Environmental Systems.

Why Study Science Education at Hardin-Simmons University?

Rich and Diverse Curriculum: The Science Education program offers students a vast curriculum with courses in pre-engineering, astronomy, forensic science, acoustics, dinosaurs and volcanoes, drugs, and society, etc… and teacher preparation for all areas of science and mathematics.

Extensive Research and Analysis

Excellent Preparation

Outcomes

Students who complete this degree will be eligible to take the Texas certification test for one of the following certifications: General Science 4-8, Physical Sciences Composite 6-12, Life Science 7-12, or Science Composite 7-12. These certifications lead to Science teaching positions in 4th Grade thru 12th Grade.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology

General Chemistry

Environmental Science

Geology

General Physics

Astronomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abilene, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Composite ACT score of 20 or higher
A Combined SAT score of 1030 or higher
A CLT score of 66 or higher
A high school GPA of 3.5 or higher
A high school class rank within the top 25% in a class of 10 or more

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

33200 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33200 USD / year

≈ 33200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33200 USD / year

≈ 33200 USD / year

Living costs

Abilene

United States

932 - 1728 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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Overview

Why Study Science Education at Hardin-Simmons University?

Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Abilene

Funding

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