Biology Education (BS degree)

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A major in Biology Education consists of 86 hours and does not require a minor. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses in the major.

Biology Education (86 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

See Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for all bachelor degrees ; must include the following courses:

EDUC 221 - Technology for Teachers (3 hour(s))
PSYC 110 - General Psychology (3 hour(s))
MATH 110 - Extended College Algebra (4 hour(s)) or higher

Foreign Language requirement (hours included above)

Students are required to take a minimum of 3 credit hours but are not required to progress past FL 202 (Intermediate II) if the student places higher than FL 201. If a student places higher than 202, the student has completed her/his required FL credit. Note that this placement does not count toward the required 120 hours (may vary according to degree) required of all CSU students.

Choose one of the following courses:

ARAB 110 and 110L, 120, 201, or 202 or
FREN 110 and 110L, 120, 201, or 202 or
SPAN 110, 111 or 112 and 110L, 101, 102, 120, 201, or 202 or
CHST 121, 122, 131, or 132 or
Any other 3 hour foreign language course.

Major Requirements (86 hours)

Biology and Supporting Studies (47 hours)

BIOL 161 - Foundations of Biology I (3 hour(s))
BIOL 161L - Foundations of Biology I Laboratory (1 hour(s))
BIOL 162 - Foundations of Biology II (3 hour(s))
BIOL 162L - Foundations of Biology II Laboratory (1 hour(s))
BIOL 210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 hour(s))
BIOL 210L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (1 hour(s))
BIOL 220 - Microbiology (3 hour(s))
BIOL 220L - Microbiology Laboratory (1 hour(s))
BIOL 307 - Conservation Biology (3 hour(s))
BIOL 307L - Conservation Biology Laboratory (1 hour(s))
BIOL 323 - Cell Biology (3 hour(s))
BIOL 323L - Cell Biology Laboratory (1 hour(s))
BIOL 345 - Nutrition (3 hour(s))
BIOL 380 - Genetics (3 hour(s))
BIOL 380L - Genetics Laboratory (1 hour(s))
BIOL 410 - Ecology (3 hour(s))
BIOL 410L - Ecology Laboratory (1 hour(s))
CHEM 115 - Introductory Chemistry (3 hour(s))
CHEM 116L - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory (1 hour(s))
CHEM 117 - Elementary Organic Biochemistry (4 hour(s))
CHEM 117L - Elementary Organic Chemistry Lab (0 hour(s))
PHYS 115 - Astronomy (4 hour(s)) or
PHYS 201 - Introductory Physics I (3 hour(s)) and
PHYS 201L - Introductory Physics I Laboratory (1 hour(s)) or
PHYS 111 - Physical Science for Educators (4 hour(s)) and
PHYS 111L - Physical Science for Educators Laboratory (0 hour(s))

Education (39 hours)

Professional Foundations

EDUC 201 - Principles and Philosophy of Education (3 hour(s))
EDUC 213 - Human Growth and Child Development (3 hour(s))
EDUC 219 - Foundations of Literacy (3 hour(s))
EDUC 300 - Diversity in Education (3 hour(s))
SPED 361 - Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners (3 hour(s))

Professional Studies

Note:

PHYS 201 & 202 are required for Broad Field Endorsement; PHYS 111 is an elective and does not count toward satisfying SCDE requirements for Broad Field.

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Graduation Credit Hour Requirements

All students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate.
Students who have taken MATH 099 or ENGL 099 must complete at least 124 credit hours.
Students who have taken both MATH 099 and ENGL 099 must complete at least 128 credit hours.
All students must also satisfy the Residency Requirements as outlined in this catalog.

Biology Education (BS degree)

Biology Education (86 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

Foreign Language requirement (hours included above)

Major Requirements (86 hours)

Biology and Supporting Studies (47 hours)

Education (39 hours)

Professional Foundations

Professional Studies

Requires Admission to the College of Education

The following courses to be taken concurrently in the Fall Semester

Requires Admission to Clinical Practice

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Graduation Credit Hour Requirements