The Bachelor of Science program in Adolescence Education: Earth Science at LIU Post prepares a new generation of teachers to cultivate and enhance student success in Earth Science comprehension and application. This program equips you with the skills, knowledge and foundation to motivate middle and high school students at various skill levels to learn the fundamentals of science, experimentation, research and the environment. The program includes supervised practice teaching in actual classrooms at two grade levels (7 to 9 and 10 to 12), allowing you to observe certified teachers, interact with students, and understand the adolescent mindset as it relates to earth science. After you complete the degree requirements and successfully pass all certification tests (LAST, ATS-W and CSTs), you will be awarded Initial Teaching Certification by the New York State Department of Education to teach earth science to grades 7 to 12.<br><br>As an earth science education major, you will learn about the interrelations among the four major systems that make up our home planet: air, water, the earth beneath our feet and the biosphere (all living creatures). In recognition of the impact of human beings on the environment, your curriculum will embrace not just the physical sciences – such as geology, geography, biology and chemistry – but also the social sciences, including conservation, economics and urban planning. With a thorough grounding in the critical interpretation of scientific literature, you will be prepared to explore the problem of climate change from an historical and global perspective, and to help young people understand the importance of using the earth and its resources more wisely.