Major in General Science for Secondary School Teachers (Grades 7 — 12) Requirements
Required core: 49 credit hours
Biol 211 General Biology 1 (4)
Biol 212 General Biology 2 (4)
Chem 211 General Chemistry 1 (3)
Chem 212 General Chemistry 2 (3)
Chem 215 General Chemistry Lab 1 (2)
Chem 216 General Chemistry Lab 2 (2)
CS 144 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
Geol 101 Survey of Earth Science (4)
Geol 202 Earth Histories (4)
Biol 420 Teaching Science & Math in Secondary School (3)
Choose one set from the following:
Phys 151 Algebra Physics 1 (4)
Phys 152 Algebra Physics 2 (4)
OR
Phys 291 Calculus Physics 1 (5)
Phys 292 Calculus Physics 2 (5)
Choose one of the following:
Biol 359 Fundamentals of Lab Safety (1)
Chem 359 Fundamentals of Lab Safety (1)
Total Core: 43 credit hours
Electives: 16 credit hours
With the advice of a science advisor, select at least one course from each of biology, chemistry and geology for a minimum of 16 credits above the 300 level. In addition the student must undertake a minor in secondary education. Students must fulfill requirements for entrance to teacher preparation and licensure. Please refer to the School of Education for details.
Major Total: 59 credit hours