Teach for Utah and Noyce Application Now Open!
Priority Deadline March 1st, 2022
Students can apply to both scholarships by visiting: https://utahscience.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3l0AiRHRhamcD7U
Dual Bachelor’s of Science and Master’s of Education in Secondary Science Teaching Pathway
If you love science and are interested in making a lasting and far-reaching impact in the world, the dual BS/MEd Degree in Secondary Science Teaching might be for you! This program provides you with the tools and qualifications to teach and inspire future generations, while earning two degrees in just 5 years!
About the Dual BS/MEd Degree
The BS/MEd degree in Secondary Level Science Teaching is designed to provide students with rigorous scientific training and the skills and qualifications to teach in today’s rapidly diversifying middle and high schools. The program streamlines requirements for a bachelor’s of science (BS) degree, a master’s of education (MEd) degree, and a State of Utah Teaching License into a combined program that allows students to become a licensed secondary teacher in as little as 5 years.
Students follow a carefully crafted plan of study that includes select general education and elective courses that fulfill multiple requirements. Upon completion of undergraduate degree requirements, students apply to the graduate program through an expedited process and begin taking courses toward a master’s degree and licensure. Both the BS and MEd degrees will be conferred at the same time upon completion of the program.
Students can apply to enter the BS/MEd pathway as early as freshmen year and as late as senior year in college. However, early entry into the program will give students the personalized advising and support needed to ensure an efficient path to graduation and a career in teaching.
Why Enroll in the BS/MEd Degree Pathway?
The process to becoming a secondary (middle, junior high and high school) science teacher can be complicated and time consuming. In addition to science courses that often have multiple pre-requisites, students need to complete coursework for a teaching license and specific teaching endorsements. As a result, traditional pathways into teaching can often take 6 or more years to complete.
The BS/MEd in Secondary Level Science Teaching packages all of these requirements into a single, intensive program that earns students a master’s degree in addition to a BS and teaching license, AND saves students time and money.
The program is also uniquely designed to engage students in coursework and reflection that will help them create equitable classroom environments and contribute to building a socially just society.
Math
Although there is currently not a BS/MEd degree in Math, students can pursue a BA or BS in Math Teaching and still be eligible to apply to the Teach for Utah scholarship. To learn more about the Math Teaching major please speak with an advisor in the Math department (https://www.math.utah.edu/undergraduate/index.php).
More information about the Teach for Utah scholarship can be found at the bottom of this page.
Apply to the BS/MEd pathway HERE
Students have the opportunity to apply for the Teach for Utah and Robert Noyce Teacher scholarships through the BS/MEd application.
Note: Acceptance to the BS/MEd pathway provides students with access to advising, seminars, scholarships and a cohort of future science-teachers. Admissions to the BS/MEd pathway does NOT guarantee admission to the licensure or MEd programs. Admission to the licensure program requires a B- or higher in all education and licensure courses. Students are also required to apply to the MEd in Educational Psychology program prior to their final (5th) year. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for admission to the MEd program.
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Year 1: Get Started
Meet with your Advisor
Connecting with an advisor early and regularly will ensure that you stay on track to meet degree requirements and help you connect with vital campus resources. Make sure to speak with an advisor in your science major area first.
- Biological Sciences: https://www.biology.utah.edu/undergraduate/advising.php
- Chemistry: https://chem.utah.edu/undergraduate/advising.php
- Physics: https://www.physics.utah.edu/undergraduate-program/advising.php
- Earth Science: https://earth.utah.edu/Advising-GG.php
Apply to the BS/MEd pathway at csme.utah.edu/teachstem
Early entry into the BS/MEd pathway will ensure that you are taking the classes that you need to move you through the program as efficiently as possible. The BS/MEd pathway combines select General Education and elective courses with teaching requirements so it’s essential to know which ones to take early on. Once you are admitted to the program, you will also have access to scholarships, resources and a community of other science students who are striving to become teachers.
Apply for the Teach for Utah Scholarship
The Teach for Utah Scholarship is for Freshman through Senior students who are declared teaching majors. The scholarship covers up to 50% of tuition for up to 4 years. For more information about the scholarship visit: https://teachforutah.utah.edu
Get Involved
Enrich your university experience by volunteering, participating in scientific research, or joining a club! Talk to your advisors or instructors to learn more about opportunities that are available to undergraduate students such as:
- Science Research Initiative for College of Science (Biology, Chemistry, & Physics teaching majors) Freshman and Sophomores: https://science.utah.edu/students/sri/
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities for any science major: https://our.utah.edu
- Bennion Center volunteer and outreach opportunities: https://bennioncenter.org/
- Natural History Museum of Utah volunteer and outreach opportunities: https://nhmu.utah.edu/
Check out these Resources
Take advantage of the various tutoring and student support resources in your department and around campus.
- Math Tutoring Center: http://www.math.utah.edu/undergraduate/mathcenter.php
- Student Success Advocates: https://studentsuccess.utah.edu/advocates/student-advocates-page-orig/
- University Writing Center: https://writingcenter.utah.edu/
- Learning Center: https://learningcenter.utah.edu/
- U of U Etutoring: https://etutoringonline.org/index.cfm?e=10
- UofU Trio Program: https://trio.utah.edu/
- Biology Learning Center: https://www.biology.utah.edu/BLC/Index.php
- Physics tutoring resources: http://www.physics.utah.edu/undergraduate-program/tutoring-resources.php
- Chemistry Academic Resources: https://chem.utah.edu/undergraduate/resources/index.php
Year 2: Get Going
- Apply to the BS/MEd program and for the Teach for Utah Scholarship if you have not already done so.
- Check out resources from the Office of Undergraduate Studies (https://ugs.utah.edu/student-resources/index.php)
Transfer Students Get Ready to Transfer
- Check deadlines and apply to the University of Utah: https://admissions.utah.edu/apply/transfer/
- Apply to the BS/MEd program (https://utahscience.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3l0AiRHRhamcD7U)
- Use Transferology to see how courses from your institution may transfer to the U: https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/transferology-students.php
- Apply for the Teach for Utah Scholarship (https://teachforutah.utah.edu), the Noyce Scholarship (https://csme.utah.edu/noyce/), and/or other scholarships for transfer students (https://financialaid.utah.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/transfer/index.php)
- Check out these additional resources from the Office of Orientation and Transfer: https://orientation.utah.edu/transfer/transfer-resources.php
Stay Engaged
- Take advantage of opportunities and activities across campus.
- Become an undergraduate Learning Assistant (LA). Learning Assistants collaborate with instructors and teaching assistants (TAs) in College of Science courses to build interactive, collaborative classroom environments (https://csme.utah.edu/la/)
- Learn about volunteer opportunities, alternative breaks, and more with the Bennion Center (https://bennioncenter.org/)
- Volunteer or intern with Natural History Museum of Utah (https://nhmu.utah.edu/)
Year 3: Keep it Up
- Apply to the BS/MEd program and for the Teach for Utah/Noyce Scholarship programs if you haven’t already
- Meet with an advisor in your science major area to make sure you are on track to graduate
- Meet with an advisor in the Urban Institute for Teacher Education (UITE) about education course requirements and applying to the Teacher Licensure program: https://uite.utah.edu/students/advising/
Year 4: Get Ready for Graduate School
- Apply to the BS/MEd program and for the Teach for Utah/Noyce Scholarship programs if you haven’t already
- Meet with an advisor in the Urban Institute for Teacher Education (UITE) about applying for the MEd in Educational Psychology program (the “MEd” of the BS/MEd program): https://uite.utah.edu/students/advising/
- Apply to the MEd in Educational Psychology program through the “Apply Yourself” website: https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/fl_ApplicantLogin.asp?id=utahgrad
- Check out application requirements for the MEd in Educational Psycholog programhere: https://ed-psych.utah.edu/admissions/index.php
- Consider taking SP ED 5012. (It is only offered Spring and Summer semesters)
- Begin taking graduate level courses (up to 12 credits) during the final year of your undergraduate coursework. Fill out the following form and submit it to the Registrar’s Office: https://registrar.utah.edu/_pdf/notification-graduate-credit.pdf
Year 5: Prepare for your Teaching Career
- Apply for science teaching endorsements: https://www.schools.utah.gov/file/a96d74df-8b8f-4e56-bb43-1d190d3718ed
- Search and apply for teaching jobs
- Participate in Teach for Utah and/or Noyce workshops
- Complete your teaching practicum and student teaching assignments
There are two scholarship programs that are specifically designated for students in the BS/MEd degree pathway. Both programs provide opportunities and support in addition to financial assistance. The Teach for Utah Scholarship is for students at any stage of their undergraduate career (freshmen through senior). The Noyce Teacher Scholarship is for students in their junior, senior, and graduate (licensure) years of the program.
- For freshmen through senior level students
- Up to $5,000 per year for up to 4 years
- 3.2 GPA
- Must be a Utah resident with the intention to teach in Utah after graduation
Find out more information here: https://teachforutah.utah.edu/
- For juniors (60+ credit hours) through graduate level students
- $10,000 per year for up to 3 years
- Additional stipends and support during induction year (first year of teaching)
- 3.2 GPA
Find out more information here: https://csme.utah.edu/noyce/
For more information about the BS/MEd degree pathway or the scholarship programs contact Allyson Rocks
Allyson Rocks (She/Her)
Administrative Program Coordinator
ally.rocks@utah.edu