General Education Curriculum (36)
For the full General Education Curriculum Policy and Requirements, refer to the listed in this catalog.
is acceptable for the GEC math requirement.
Some courses listed in program 鈥淢ajor Requirements鈥 or 鈥淩equired Related Courses鈥 (noted with an asterisk [*]) may be used to meet requirements in the GEC. Although these courses fulfill requirements in each area, credit hours for these courses, if taken for the GEC, may only be counted in the GEC.
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Language Literacy (12)
English
| Composition I | 3 Credits |
| Composition II | 3 Credits |
one of the following courses:
| Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 Credits |
| Exploring American Lit | 3 Credits |
| Exploring World Lit | 3 Credits |
| Exploring British Lit | 3 Credits |
Speech (3)
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Analytic Literacy (7)
* Note: CHEM 1415 is included in the Analytical Literacy and is required for students in this program.
Mathematics (3)
, (if allowable by major), or any math course with or or higher as a prerequisite.
Note: is acceptable for all programs in the School of Arts and Sciences except for the programs in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics. is acceptable for all programs in the School of Education. is not acceptable for any program in the School of Business and Professional Programs.
Science (4)
Choose 1 of the following courses with accompanying lab:
| Fundamentals of Science | 4 Credits |
| Contemporary Biology | 4 Credits |
| Animal Life | 4 Credits |
| Plants & Human Affairs | 4 Credits |
| Cracking the Code: A User's Guide to Human Genetics | 4 Credits |
| Introduction to Biology I | 4 Credits |
| Local Spring Flora | 4 Credits |
| Cats, Chromosomes & Codons | 4 Credits |
| Exploring Human Biology | 4 Credits |
| Introduction to Biology II | 4 Credits |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
| Nature of Physical Science | 4 Credits |
| Physical Science & Environment | 4 Credits |
| Forensic Science I | 4 Credits |
| General Chemistry I | 4 Credits |
| General Chemistry II | 4 Credits |
| Chemistry in Context | 4 Credits |
| Introductory Astronomy | 4 Credits |
| University Physics I | 4 Credits |
| University Physics II | 4 Credits |
| Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 Credits |
Cultural Literacy (9)
| Fundamentals of Modern American History | 3 Credits |
Choose (3) hours from one of the following:
FAR, MUS, or THA
Choose (3) hours from any of the following:
| Introduction to Jewish Scriptures | 3 Credits |
| Introduction to Christian Scriptures | 3 Credits |
| Introduction to Ethics | 3 Credits |
| Introduction to Comparative Religions | 3 Credits |
| Introduction to Interfaith Leadership | 3 Credits |
Social Literacy (8)
| Basic Concepts of Wellness | 2 Credits |
Choose any two of the following courses with at least two different academic areas represented:
| Introduction to Business | 3 Credits |
| Principles of Economics I | 3 Credits |
| Personal Finance | 3 Credits |
| World Geography | 3 Credits |
| Human Geography | 3 Credits |
| The Human Experience I | 3 Credits |
| The Human Prospect | 3 Credits |
| Introduction to International Studies | 3 Credits |
| Mass Media & Society | 3 Credits |
| American Government I | 3 Credits |
| General Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Psychology of Everyday Life | 3 Credits |
| Social Justice | 3 Credits |
| Cultural Anthropology | 3 Credits |
| Intro to Sociology | 3 Credits |
| Social Problems | 3 Credits |
| Minority Groups | 3 Credits |
| Hon Sem Social Literacy | 3 Credits |
| Hon Lang/Lit Interdiscip Integrative | 3 Credits |
Major Requirements
Biology Core
| Introduction to Biology I | 4 Credits |
| Introduction to Biology II | 4 Credits |
| Biostatistics | 3 Credits |
| Evolution & Ecology | 4 Credits |
| Microbiology | 4 Credits |
| Molecular Genetics | 4 Credits |
| Conservation Biology | 4 Credits |
| Molecular Cell Biology | 4 Credits |
| Infection and Immunity | 4 Credits |
| General Chemistry II | 4 Credits |
| General Chemistry II Laboratory | 0 Credit |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
Education Specific Requirements
| Foundations of Education | 1 Credit |
| Multicultural Education | 3 Credits |
| Technology for Classroom Instr | 3 Credits |
| Instr/Assess/Class Mgt EC-12 | 3 Credits |
| Differ Instr Mix-Ability K-12 Classrm | 3 Credits |
| Rdg Content Area | 3 Credits |
| Clinical Teaching | 6 Credits |
| Teaching Science in 6-12 Classroom | 3 Credits |
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Track 1: 7-12 Composite Science: 19 hours 127 total hours for degree
| Physical Geology | 4 Credits |
| Physical Geology | 4 Credits |
| University Physics I | 4 Credits |
| Univ Physics I Lab | 0 Credit |
| University Physics II | 4 Credits |
| Univ Physics II Lab | 0 Credit |
| Precalculus | 3 Credits |
| Introductory Astronomy | 4 Credits |
| Intro Astronomy Lab | 0 Credit |
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Track 2: 4-8 General Science: 12 hours 120 hours for degree
| Nature of Physical Science | 4 Credits |
| Physical Geology | 4 Credits |
| Physical Geology | 4 Credits |
| Introductory Astronomy | 4 Credits |
| Intro Astronomy Lab | 0 Credit |
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Electives
Electives will be required if the student has not met a minimum of 120 hours in the program.
Electives should be chosen in consultation with the student's major advisor and selected with the student's future career plans in mind.
Total Hours (120)