Education - Science - Biology Concentration 4004, B.S.

A Program Leading to a B.S. Degree

In Science Education there are four different ways in which students can prepare for licensure. We have, as the major, Chemistry with three concentrations of Earth/Space Science, Biology, and Physics. Pursuing a degree in one of these areas provides students an opportunity to apply for licensure in that content area for grades 5-12. Students must be admitted into the Science Education program and into Student Teaching. In addition, there are several additional mandatory requirements that students must meet (including appropriate background checks and passing required teacher examinations) at various points in the program. These additional requirements are stated in the Education Handbook and Student Teaching Handbook.

Major Program Requirements

• BIOL 106 - Principles of Biology II 3 hrs
• BIOL 106L - Principles of Biology Laboratory II 1 hr
• BIOL 131 - Biology Explorations 1 hr
• BIOL 211 - Human Systems I: Anatomy and Physiology 3 hrs
• BIOL 211L - Human Systems I: Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory 1 hr
• BIOL 212 - Human Systems II: Anatomy and Physiology 3 hrs
• BIOL 212L - Human Systems II: Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory 1 hr
• BIOL 230 - General Microbiology 3 hrs
• BIOL 230L - General Microbiology Laboratory 1 hr
• BIOL 308 - Genetics 3 hrs
• BIOL 308L - Genetics Laboratory 1 hr
• BIOL 310 - Cellular Biology 3 hrs
• BIOL 310L - Cellular Biology Laboratory 1 hr
• BIOL 360 - Immunology 3 hrs
• BIOL 423 - Ecology and Evolution 3 hrs
• BIOL 423L - Evolution and Ecology Laboratory 1 hr
• CHEM 106 - General Chemistry II 3 hrs
• CHEM 106L - General Chemistry/Qualitative Analysis Laboratory 2 hrs
• CHEM 315 - Organic Chemistry I 3 hrs
• CHEM 315L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 2 hrs
• EDUC 200 - Computer Technology for Teachers 3 hrs
• EDUC 290 - Initial Experiences in Education 3 hrs
• EDUC 291 - Introduction to Exceptionalities 3 hrs
• EDUC 292 - Foundations of Education 3 hrs
• EDUC 310 - Management of Classroom Behavior 3 hrs
• EDUC 431 - Teaching Secondary Science I 3 hrs
• EDUC 432 - Teaching Secondary Science II 3 hrs
• EDUC 433 - Topics in Science Education and Adolescent Literacy and Reading Research 3 hrs
• EDUC 495 - Teaching in Public Schools 9 hrs
• PHYS 215L - General Physics Laboratory I 1 hr
• PSYC 218 - Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence 3 hrs
• Elective 1 hr

University Core Curriculum Requirements

• Composition

• ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs

• Mathematics

• MATH 115 - Survey of Calculus I 3 hrs

• Speech

• COMM 143 - Speech 3 hrs

• Laboratory Science

• BIOL 105 - Principles of Biology I 3 hrs
• BIOL 105L - Principles of Biology Laboratory I 1 hr
• CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs

• Social Science

• PSYC 142 - General Psychology 3 hrs

• Humanities

• PHIL 212 - Introduction to Ethics 3 hrs

• Writing

• ENGL 102 - English Composition II 3 hrs

• UCC Electives

• PHYS 215 - General Physics I 4 hrs
• CHEM 105L - General Chemistry/Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 2 hrs

• Human Issues and Dilemmas 300-Level

• BIOL 301 - Science, Society, and You 3 hrs

• Diversity and Cultural Competence 

• SOCL 245 - Cultural Diversity: Sociology 3 hrs

• Senior Capstone

• EDUC 494 - Capstone Experience; Secondary Science or Mathematics Education 3 hrs

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Total Hours: 120