Biology Degree with 8-12 Life
Science Teacher Certification
Bachelor of Science
(Biology major — 120 semester credit hours)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Biology 1480, 2401, 2402, 2403 | 16 |
| Art, Theatre, Music (one 3-hour course) | 3 |
| Chemistry 1411, 2153,2353 and 3331* | 11 |
| Communication 2301 or 2331 | 3 |
| Education 2323 | 3 |
| English 1301, 1302 and sophomore literature course | 9 |
| History 1301, 1302 | 6 |
| Mathematics 1302 or 1303 or 1321 or 2331 | 6 |
| Electives | 7 |
| Total | 60 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Biology 3301, 4303, 4451 and advanced | 25 |
| Education 4321, 4322, 4323, 4973** | 18 |
| Educational Psychology 3311 | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
| Political Science 2301, 2302 | 6 |
| Physical Activity courses | 1 |
| Reading 4320 | 3 |
| Total | 60 |
This degree requires a minimum of 120 hours with a minimum of 45 advanced hours.
* Chemistry requirement may also be satisfied by Chemistry 1411, 1412, 3151, 3351, 3152, 3352 and 4331. These courses would also satisfy the requirements for a second minor.
** Students must have been admitted to the teacher education program and must be currently satisfying admission standards before being allowed to enroll in either Education 4322 or 4323.
Biology as a teaching field with secondary certification
A student who chooses biology for a second teaching field must complete these courses: Biology 1480, 2401, 2402, 2403, 3301, 4181, 4303 and 4451, plus four additional advanced semester hours in biology.
