Biology Major - Secondary Education
Acceptance to Major Requirements
Course Requirements: BIOL 101 Foundations of Biology, BIOL 201 Intermediate Cell Biology and Genetics, and any other 4-credit course in the major
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.00
Other Requirements: Must have a Biology faculty member as Academic Advisor
- 1additional required courses for Secondary Education (see education website)
Course List Code Title Hours BIOL 101 Foundations of Biology 4 BIOL 201 Intermediate Cell Biology and Genetics 4 BIOL 202 Evolution in Action 4 20 credits from the following 1 20 BIOL (300 Level) coursesBioinformatics (2 credits from the following) 2 credits from the following 2 BIOL 380@ (Topics)Biological Research Distinguished Thesis Essay, Research or Creative Project BIOL XXX (Comprehensive Exam) MATH 124 Probability and Statistical Inference 4 CHEM 125 Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties 4 CHEM 201 Purification and Separation Lab I 1 One of the following: 4 Essential Calculus Calculus I Calculus II Physics for the Life Sciences I Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 1)
and Purification and Chromatography Lab IIIntermediate Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 2)
and Synthesis LabMacroscopic Chemical Analysis
and Chemical Measurement LabConcepts of Computing: Science and Applications Concepts of Computing: Science and Mathematics Introduction to Computing in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Discrete Computational Structures Earth Systems Science Total Hours 47
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Cannot count BIOL 371, 373A, 373I, 373O, 373P, 373R or 380C.
Additional Requirements:
General Education Requirements:
All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here.
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU.
Credits: 124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
GPA: 2.0 or higher*
Residency: At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB/SJU
Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.
* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.
Biology Major with a Minor in Secondary Education
First Year | ||
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Fall | Hours | |
CHEM 125 & CHEM 201 |
Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties and Purification and Separation Lab I |
4-5 |
INTG 100 | Foundations | 4 |
THEO 100 | Theological Explorations | 4 |
BIOL 101 | Foundations of Biology | 4 |
INTG 105 | College Success | 1 |
Hours | 17-18 | |
Spring | ||
EDUC 111 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World | 4 |
LANG 111 | 4 | |
INTG REQ | 4 | |
BIOL 201 | Intermediate Cell Biology and Genetics | 4 |
Hours | 16 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
LANG 112 | 4 | |
BIOL 202 | Evolution in Action | 4 |
INTG REQ | 4 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
EDUC 203 | Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence | 4 |
BIOL 316 | General Genetics | 4 |
LANG 211 | 4 | |
EDUC 379A | Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science | 4 |
EDUC 213 | Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors | 2 |
Hours | 18 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 323 | Animal Physiology | 4 |
BIOL 334 | General Ecology | 4 |
MATH 124 | Probability and Statistical Inference | 4 |
INTG REQ or Elective | 4 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
INTG REQ or Elective | 4 | |
BIO 3@@ | 4 | |
Theological Integrations | 4 | |
BIOL 305 | Invertebrate Zoology | 4 |
EDUC 305 | Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community | 1 |
Hours | 17 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
EDUC 355B | Social Science Pedagogy in Grades 9-12 | 4 |
EDUC 390 | Ethics in Human Relations | 4 |
Additional MATH/COMP SCI/SCI course | 4 | |
Bio Capstone | 2 | |
EDUC 359 | Issues in Education K-12 | 1 |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
EDUC 36@ Student Teaching | 16 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Total Hours | 131-132 |