Upper-Level Requirements
Forty-four hours, of which at least 30 hours must be in the upper-level natural sciences, (biology, chemistry, geology, microbiology, and physics) with a minimum of 15 hours in a single discipline. A minimum grade point average in natural sciences courses of 2.0 or better. At least 18 of these hours must be taken at UHD. At least 7-8 hours must be in 4000-level natural sciences lecture courses with at least one laboratory course. Field experience or thesis credit cannot be used to satisfy this 4000-level requirement.
Students seeking Secondary (7-12) Certification through the Urban Education Department must meet with a CST advisor as well as complete a formal application in the Urban Education Department and follow the Secondary Education certification requirements.