Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Secondary Education & Teaching, B.S., Biology Education Concentration


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CIP Code: CODE: 2377-08
Total Credit Hours: 120
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science
Career Opportunities: Teach biology 6-12
Note(s):

Students must earn at least an overall 2.5 cumulative GPA and a 2.5 cumulative GPA in all major courses.

Praxis Exam Requirements: Students must pass the Core Academic Skills for Educators Praxis I (Reading, Writing, Math) exams or submit an ACT composite score of 22 or higher. Students must also pass the required Praxis exam in Biology (5235) and the PLT exam 5624 prior to Student Teaching.

General Education Core Curriculum


Core Curriculum  

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Electives


English Literature (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of English Literature courses.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Social/Behavioral courses. Three hours must be at the 200 level or above.

Elective (3 Credits)


Choose an advisor-approved course at the 200, 300, or 400-level.

Fine Arts (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Fine Arts courses in consultation with academic advisor.

Total: 30 Credits


Junior Year


Required Courses


Electives


Biology (4 Credits)


Choose from:

Fine Arts/Humanities (3 Credits)


Elective (3 Credits)


Choose an advisor-approved course at the 200, 300, or 400-level.

Total: 32 Credits


Senior Year


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