{
  "college": "shasta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Earth Sciences",
  "id": "earth-sciences--earth-science-teacher-associate-in-arts-in-university-studies-25-26-unit-emphasis",
  "name": "Earth Science Teacher",
  "award": "Associate in Arts in University Studies (25-26 Unit Emphasis)",
  "department": "earth-sciences",
  "sourceUrl": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/catalog-2026-2027-compressed.pdf#page=73",
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "With the adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) by the State of California and most other states, teachers need programs that emphasize Earth Science to be competitive candidates for teaching positions. This degree provides that emphasis while also incorporating the foundational classes for both the Single Subject Credential (Science: Geosciences) and the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential typical for Middle/High School teachers and Elementary School teachers, respectively. In addition, the degree core includes a course in Earth History needed for the Single Subject path but also NGSS-relevant at several grade levels for the Multiple Subject path. Further, because the NGSS incorporates the Earth Sciences at every grade level regardless of that grade’s science focus, a Multiple Subject credentialed teacher could demonstrate a strong NGSS-ready background referring specifically to the courses within this degree. Selected core and elective courses in this plan are designed to develop breadth and to demonstrate multidisciplinary connections across the sciences with the Earth Sciences acting as the central discipline, an NGSS hallmark.\n\n### Program learning outcomes\n\nUpon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:\n\n1. Describe how density-driven processes influence the physics associated with mantle circulation and plate tectonics, tropospheric circulation including weather fronts and global atmospheric circulation, and oceanographic processes such as downwelling.\n2. Relate the chemistry natural materials to processes they are associated with such as magma chemistry and eruption dynamics, the chemistry of air and global climate, and the chemistry of marine environments as they influence atmospheric chemistry and impact marine life.\n3. Define the role of electromagnetic radiation in atmospheric processes, oceanographic processes and the foundations of the biosphere.\n4. Explain the role of the rock cycle in terms of supporting natural resource needs, biospheric support, hydrospheric origins and atmospheric qualities.\n5. Identify the qualities of our planet that are distinctive as compared to others in the solar system, referencing our position, tilt, and interactive systems as driven by solar and geothermal energies."
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    {
      "kind": "courselist",
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Core Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-1",
          "title": "The Active Earth",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-12",
          "title": "General Earth Science",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHSC-1",
          "title": "Physical Science Survey",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-2",
          "title": "Earth: The History of Our Planet",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-6",
          "title": "Ancient Life",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-7",
          "title": "California through Time, A Geologic Journey",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Life Science GE Selection"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL-1",
          "title": "Principles of Biology",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "BIOL 12+12L Field Biology (3) + Field Biology Laboratory",
          "units": "1"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BOT-1",
          "title": "General Botany",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ZOOL-1",
          "title": "General Zoology",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "AGNR 60+61 Environmental Science (3) + Environmental Science Laboratory",
          "units": "1"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Elective Courses (choose at least 6 additional units from the following)"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR-1",
          "title": "Introduction to Natural Resources",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR-60",
          "title": "Environmental Science",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR-61",
          "title": "Environmental Science Laboratory",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGPS-25",
          "title": "California Water",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM-1A",
          "title": "General Chemistry",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM-1B",
          "title": "General Chemistry",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM-2A",
          "title": "Introduction to Chemistry",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-10",
          "title": "Environmental Geology",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-14",
          "title": "Meteorology",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-14L",
          "title": "Meteorology Laboratory",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-18",
          "title": "Global Climate Change: Past, Present and Future",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-32",
          "title": "The Northern Sierras",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-32L",
          "title": "The Northern Sierras Lab and Field Studies",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-33",
          "title": "The Sacramento River Basin, From Source to Sea",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-33L",
          "title": "The Sacramento River Basin Lab and Field Studies",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-34",
          "title": "The Modoc Plateau",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-34L",
          "title": "The Modoc Plateau Laboratory and Field Studies",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-35",
          "title": "Lassen Volcanic National Park",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-35L",
          "title": "Lassen Volcanic National Park Lab and Field Studies",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-36",
          "title": "The Mount Shasta Region",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-36L",
          "title": "Mt. Shasta Laboratory and Field Studies",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-37",
          "title": "The Northern California Coast",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-37L",
          "title": "Northern California Coast Lab and Field Studies",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-38",
          "title": "Point Reyes National Seashore",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI-38L",
          "title": "Point Reyes National Seashore Lab and Field Studies",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG-1A",
          "title": "Physical Geography",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG-1AL",
          "title": "Physical Geography Lab",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG-7",
          "title": "California Geography",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG-8",
          "title": "World Regional Geography",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG-9",
          "title": "Map and Geospatial Principles",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NHIS-5",
          "title": "Natural History of the Neotropics",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NHIS-5L",
          "title": "Natural History of the Neotropics Laboratory",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NHIS-15",
          "title": "Natural History of California",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NHIS-65",
          "title": "Natural History of the Redwood Coast",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS-2A",
          "title": "General College Physics",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS-2B",
          "title": "General College Physics",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Note\n\nIn addition to the core and elective courses above, there are specific Math and Social Science GE courses, as well as additional Science courses, that can further support this degree and transfer into a teaching program. See Earth Science Department faculty or a counselor."
    }
  ]
}