Biology and Secondary Education (B.A.S.)
Students interested in teaching Biology at the high school level double major in Biology and Secondary Education. Students complete 41–44 credits of core courses, 50 credits of Biology major courses, and 43 credits of Secondary Education courses to earn a B.A.S. degree. See Education Department for requirements of the Secondary Education (B.A.S.) major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-113 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO-114 | Biology II | 4 |
| BIO-200 | Botany | 4 |
| BIO-210 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO-220 | Cell Biology and Chemistry | 4 |
| BIO-253 | Genetics: Classical, Molecular and Population | 4 |
| BIO-310 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIO-320 | Evolution | 3 |
| BIO-471 | Biology Seminar | 3 |
| Two Biology or Biochemistry electives with a lab at the 200 level or above | 8 | |
| CHM-113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM-114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 50 | |
General Science Certification
Students wishing to complete the requirements for a General Science certification in addition to Biology certification must take the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
| Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics II | ||
Degree Plan for Biology and Secondary Education (B.A.S.)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| FYT-101 | First Year Studio | 1 |
| UNV-101 | University Seminar | 3 |
| BIO-113 | Biology I | 4 |
| CHM-113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Race and Inequity in American Education (Fall or Spring) | ||
Core Course |
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| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| UNV-102 | University Seminar II | 3 |
| BIO-114 | Biology II | 4 |
| CHM-114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Race and Inequity in American Education | ||
Core Course |
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| Core Course (Social Science, Art, or History Core Recommended) | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GST-098 | Sophomore Studio 2 | 1 |
| RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 1 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
| BIO-220 | Cell Biology and Chemistry | 4 |
| SCD-220 | Child and Adolescent Development and the Theories of Learning | 3 |
| SCD-212 | Teaching Literacy in the Content Area | 3 |
| SCD-298 | Secondary Field Experience in a Multicultural Society I | 1 |
| Core Course (Foreign Language I Recommended) | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 1 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
| BIO-200 or BIO-253 |
Botany or Genetics: Classical, Molecular and Population |
4 |
| Select one of the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Evolution | ||
Core Course (MTH recommended) |
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| SED-211 | Introduction to the Characteristics of Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| SCD-299 | Secondary Field Experience in a Multicultural Society II | 1 |
| Core Course (Foreign Language II Recommended) | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO-310 or BIO-210 |
Ecology or Microbiology |
4 |
| SCD-320 | Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the Secondary School I | 3 |
| SCD-321 | Practicum I for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the Secondary School I | 1 |
| BIO or BCH elective | 3 | |
| Core Course (Philosophy or Religion Core Recommended) | 3 | |
| Core Course (Social Science, Art, or History Core Recommended) | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO-200 or BIO-253 |
Botany or Genetics: Classical, Molecular and Population |
4 |
| Select one of the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Evolution | ||
Core Course (MTH recommended) |
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| SCD-323 | Curriculum Instruction and Assessment In the Secondary School II | 3 |
| SCD-322 | Practicum II for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Secondary School II | 1 |
| SCD-310 | Strategies for Teaching Secondary English Learners | 2 |
| Core Course (Philosophy or Religion Core Recommended) | 3 | |
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| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO-310 or BIO-210 |
Ecology or Microbiology |
4 |
| SCD-440 | Practicum in Secondary Education | 3 |
| SCD-410 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| BIO or BCH Elective above 200-level with Lab | 4 | |
| Core Course (Social Science, Art, or History Core Recommended) | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| SCD-441 | Secondary Student Teaching | 12 |
| SCD-432 | Student Teaching Seminar Capstone | 1 |
| BIO-471 | Biology Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 133 | |
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One each semester
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This weekend workshop may be taken in either the fall or spring semester of sophomore year.
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One in spring of the second year and one in spring of the third year.