UTeach
About the Program
Shape Tomorrow’s Classrooms
This program is designed for students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Earth & Space Sciences who want foundational preparation for teaching. You will complete coursework to develop skills in lesson design, classroom management, and STEM instruction without completing student teaching, allowing flexibility for post-baccalaureate certification or other career pathways.
Majors that go with the UTeach minor
B.S. Biology - Secondary Education (Track)
B.S. Chemistry - Secondary Education (Track)
B.S. Earth & Space Sciences - Secondary Education (Track)
B.S. Mathematics - Secondary Education (Concentration)
Just the Facts
Total Credit Hours:
17 Hours
Delivery Format:
On Campus
Completion Time:
1 year (full-time)
Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience
- 100% job placement rate among applicants seeking teaching positions
- Classes taught by award-winning Master Teachers with mentorship throughout the program.
- Gain field experience by teaching in K–12 classrooms in four different courses before graduation.
- Prepares graduates for post-baccalaureate teacher certification if desired.
- Students gain experience in STEM research, instructional design, and professional development opportunities.
- Attend conferences in both STEM research and STEM teaching.
The UTeach program and the Earth and Space Science department at Columbus State University gave me early, meaningful opportunities in both education and geosciences that heavily influenced my teaching philosophy. Hands-on fieldwork and innovative classroom experiences taught me to center instruction on real-world phenomena and inquiry, allowing students to experience the same sense of discovery as scientists do. Because of these programs, I am able to share personal connections to my content with students and inspire them to get excited about science!
Chloe Chambers
BS in Earth and Space Science - Secondary Education
My time at Columbus State University was unforgettable, and I account most of that to the UTeach program. I was able to find my purpose by joining the UTeach program and meeting people who were like-minded. I am forever grateful for the program as it prepared me for my career and gave me tools that help me stand out in the classroom..
Madalynn Kalk
BS in Biology - Secondary Education
What Can You Do With This Degree?
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Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU
Institutional Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.
