Biology Major with 8-12 Life Science Teacher Certification
Bachelor of Science
4-Year Degree Plan FormBiology Major with 8-12 Life Science Certification Degree Planning Form
| Semester 1st and 2nd Years | Hours |
| Biology 1480, 2401, 2402, 2403 | 16 |
| Art, drama, 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 courses | 12 |
| Minor (Supporting Concentration) ** | 10-12 |
| History 1301, 1302 | 6 |
| Mathematics 1302 or 1303 or 1321 or 2331 | 6 |
| 70-72 |
| Semester 3rd and 4th Years | Hours |
| BIOLOGY 3301, 4303, 4451, and advanced** | 25 |
| Supporting Concentration ** | 6-12 |
| Education 4321, 4322, 4323, 4973*** | 18 |
| Educational Psychology 3311 | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Government 2301, 2302 | 6 |
| Physical Activity courses | 1 |
| Reading 4320 | 3 |
| 74-79 |
Biology as a Teaching Field with Secondary Certification A student who chooses biology for a second teaching field must complete the following courses: Biology 1480, 2401, 2402, 2403, 3301, 4181, 4303, 4451, and four additional advanced semester hours in biology.
Biology as an Academic Specialization with Elementary CertificationA student who chooses biology for an academic specialization must complete the following courses: Biology 1410, 1411, and ten additional semester hours, nine of which must be advanced. Recommended advanced courses include: 3301, 3101, 3305, 3333, 3461, 4381, 4412, 4435. Students should enroll in advanced courses during the junior year.
* Chemistry requirement may also be satified by Chemistry 1411, 1412, 3151, 3351, 3152, 3352, and 4331. These courses would also satisfy the requirement for a minor (supporting concentration)** Can be courses in any discipline other than biology
*** 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.