Sponsored Description: Western Governors University’s online bachelor’s teaching degree programs are nationally, regionally, and NCATE accredited and designed to prepare you for teaching certification. Science teachers are in high demand! WGU’s online science teacher degree prepares you to meet that demand, while introducing young minds to the logic and method of science. With six domains of study, the B.A. in Science (5-9) teaches you the skills and knowledge to become an effective and highly qualified middle school science teacher—ready to take on the challenges of a valued discipline. Students practice their teaching skills in an actual classroom setting under the guidance of helpful experts. Plus, they complete a home science lab and complete a professional portfolio. This flexible program offers personalized schedules and is ideal for people with a science background who need a bachelor’s degree, can devote 20 hours per week to their studies, and want to become a middle school general science teacher. Unlicensed substitute teachers, career changers, retired military personnel, school paraprofessionals, and others who feel the call to teach can all reach their goals through this program.