The ADED Science program offers licensure in five areas:
- Life science
- Life science/chemistry
- Physical science (chemistry/physics)
- Earth science
- Integrated science (with four areas of emphasis: biology, chemistry, physics, or earth science.)
The integrated science licensure is currently most marketable as it prepares pre-service teachers to teach all science subjects, grades 7-12.
The life science, life science/chemistry, physical science, and earth science degrees are four-year programs, while the integrated science degree is a five-year program.
The ADED Science program is aligned with the NSTA/NCATE standards for teacher accreditation, and we really encourage the use of hands-on, inquiry-based, student-centered pedagogy within our science methods classes. We also encourage pre-service teachers to get involved early by attending and presenting at conferences within science education's many professional associations including the Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO), National Science Teacher Association (NSTA), and National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT).