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Interdisciplinary Science<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Interdisciplinary Science Program<\/h2>

If you have a calling to teach and a passion for the sciences, UMW’s Interdisciplinary Science<\/a> major will help you prepare for a career in science education. In combination with your education course work, you’ll gain broad exposure to all the sciences and in-depth knowledge of a specific science field of your choice. You’ll leave with a solid foundation to be an elementary science teacher or an educator for museums, nature centers, or zoos.<\/p>

Please consult the UMW Undergraduate Catalog<\/a> for specific and up-to-date major requirements.<\/p>

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