Secondary Education B.S. with a Concentration in Biology

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Curriculum

Recommended Schedule

A recommended course sequence for Secondary Education B.S. with a Concentration in Biology is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.

College Core Curriculum (33-44)

English (3-8 credits)

Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum

Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)

Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum

Mathematics (4 credits)

MATH 181Calculus I

4.00

Natural Sciences (8 credits)

CHEM 121General Chemistry I

4.00

CHEM 122General Chemistry II

4.00

Social Sciences (3 credits)

Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

Fine Arts (3 credits)

Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum

Humanities (6 credits)

EDU 250Foundations of Education

3.00

Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum

3.00

Constitution (3-6 credits)

Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum

Cultural Diversity (3 credits)

Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum

Major Requirements (85-87)

Biology Courses (21 credits)

BIOL 190Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

4.00

BIOL 191Introduction to Organismal Biology

4.00

BIOL 209Cell Processes

3.00

BIOL 220Introduction to Ecological Principles

3.00

BIOL 300Principles of Genetics

4.00

BIOL 415Evolution

3.00

Related Math/Science Requirements (22 credits)

CHEM 241Organic Chemistry I

3.00

CHEM 242Organic Chemistry II

3.00

CHEM 474Biochemistry I

3.00

PHYS 151General Physics I

4.00

PHYS 152General Physics II

4.00

STAT 391Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences

3.00

Secondary Education Courses (42-44 credits)

EDU 163Praxis Core for Educators Literacy Lab

1.00

EDU 164Praxis Core for Educators Mathematics Lab

1.00

EDRL 471Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development

3.00

EDSP 411Student with Disabilities in General Education Settings

3.00

EDSP 432Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities

3.00

PSY 307Principles of Educational Psychology

3.00

*EDU 163: The Praxis Core Literacy Lab will be waived for students who produce passing scores for both the reading and writing exams.
*EDU 164: The Praxis Core Mathematics Lab will be waived for students who produce a passing score for the mathematics exam.
Select one course from the following:
EDU 214Preparing Teachers to Use Technology

3.00

EDUC 399Foundations of Educational Technology

3.00

The following courses require program admission:
EDRL 451BContent Area Literacy Secondary

3.00

EDRL 474Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language

3.00

EDRL 475Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners

3.00

EDRL 477Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for ELLS - Practicum

3.00

EDSC 325Differentiated Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners

3.00

EDSC 463Teaching Secondary Science

3.00

EDSC 483Secondary Supervised Teaching Internship

9.00-12.00

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a concentration in Biology

College Core Curriculum

33-44

Major Core Requirements

85-87

Electives

 0-2

Total Credits

120