Secondary Education - Biology / Science
To be admitted into a teacher education program that leads to a baccalaureate degree, students will either have to
· Achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE) as established by the State Board of Education OR
· Have an ACT composite score of twenty-one (21) (or SAT equivalent) OR
· Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on coursework prior to admission to an approved teacher education program*
Education Pathway
Program Curriculum
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
- English Composition I ENG 1113
- College Algebra MAT 1313
- General Biology I BIO 1134
- General Chemistry I CHE 1214
Total 14 Hours
Second Semester
- English Composition II ENG 1123
- Trigonometry MAT 1323
- General Biology II BIO 1144
- General Chemistry II CHE 1224
- Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
Total 17 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
- General Physics I PHY 2414
- General Psychology PSY 1513
- Personal & Community Health HPR 1213
- *History Elective (3)
- *Literature Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
- Microbiology BIO 2924
- *Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
- **Fine Arts Elective (3)
- *Elective (3)
- *Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
EDU 1613 Foundations in Education and Learning is strongly recommended for all Education Pathways.
*Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum.
**ART 1113 Art Appreciation or MUS 1113 Music Appreciation
Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.
