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BIOLOGY/SECONDARY 7-12 EDUCATION Students may earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Secondary Education or a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology/Secondary Education. Those students who want to obtain a graduate degree in biology or biology-related area are advised to complete the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Secondary Education. Students should work with their academic advisors to identify the appropriate courses to complete the biology or science electives within the curriculum to suit their career goals. Program Requirements • All education courses are required to be completed with a grade of C or better. • LENG 111, LENG 112, Literature Series, and MATH courses require a grade of C or better. • A GPA of 3.0 or greater is required of all students seeking teacher certification. For a detailed explanation of all requirements refer to the Education section of the University Catalog. Bachelor of Science Degree Biology/Secondary Education 7-12 Curriculum (Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN First Semester 4 Molecular & Cell Biol/BIOL 122-123 4 General Chemistry I/CHEM 111-112 2 First-Year Seminar*/EDCR 104 3 Public Speaking/SPCH 111 3 College Composition/LENG 111 3 Mathematics/MATH 111, 112, or 140 19 (no charge for 19th credit SOPHOMORE Third Semester 4 Ecosys Biol & Evol/BIOL 126-127 4 Organic Chemistry I/CHEM 221-222 3 Instr Design & Classroom Mgmt/ EDCR 105 0 Sec Educ Field Experience I+/EDFL 101 3 Critical Analysis/LENG 112 3 Introduction to Philosophy/LPH1 131 17
Second Semester 4 Animal Form & Func/BIOL 124-125 4 General Chemistry II/CHEM 114-115 1 Foundations of Teaching/EDCR 103 3 Psych of Learn/Teach/EDCR 101 3 Foundations of Theology/LTHE 101 3 Mathematics/MATH 112, 141, or 213 18
Fourth Semester 4 Invert Zoology/BIOL 223-224 or Vertebrate Zoology/BIOL 325-326 4 Organic Chem II/CHEM 224-225 3 Literature Series/LENG 1 Leadership Seminar/LHES 240 3 LPHI 237 or any LTHE 300 course 3 Overview of Special Educ/SPED 101 18
