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 | |
| BIO-113 | Biology I | 4 |
| CHM-113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| STU-101 | First Year Studio | 1 |
| WRT-105 | College Writing and Research Intensive 1 | 3 |
| Select ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Race and Inequity in American Education (Fall or Spring) | ||
| Finding Your Moral Compass | ||
| Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO-114 | Biology II | 4 |
| CHM-114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Select TWO of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Race and Inequity in American Education | ||
| Finding Your Moral Compass | ||
| Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century | ||
| Core Course (Social Science, Art, or History Recommended) | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| 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 |
| STU-201 | Sophomore Studio 2 | 1 |
| Core Course (Foreign Language I Recommended) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO-200 or BIO-253 |
Botany or Genetics: Classical, Molecular and Population |
4 |
| SED-211 | Introduction to the Characteristics of Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| SCD-299 | Secondary Field Experience in a Multicultural Society II | 1 |
| Select one of the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Evolution | ||
Core Course (MTH recommended) |
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| Core Course (Foreign Language II Recommended) | 3 | |
| Core Course (Literature 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 (Social Science, Art, or History 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 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 | 130 | |
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The first-year writing requirement may be fulfilled by completing WRT-105 in either the fall or spring semester. Alternately, a student may opt for the two-course sequence, completing WRT-102 in the fall and WRT-103 in the spring.
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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.