2023-2024 Academic Catalog

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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Science Education, Secondary, BSE

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Common Core for B.S.E. - Credits: 36-38

Biblical Literacy

BIBL 1013 - Introduction to Christian Scripture Credits: 3
BIBL 1023 - Christian Theology and Ethics Credits: 3

Composition and Literature

ENGL 1153 - English Composition: Exposition and Argument Credits: 3
ENGL 1163 - English: Composition and Classical Literature Credits: 3

Scientific Literacy and Mathematics

Select One Course

MATH 1173 - College Trigonometry Credits: 3
or any MATH course above 1173

Select One Option:

CHEM 1054 - Introduction to Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 1063 - Introduction to Chemistry II Credits: 3
OR
CHEM 1105 - General Chemistry I Credits: 5

Wellness and Lifelong Fitness

PHED 1001 - The Wellness Lifestyle Credits: 1

History and Literature

ENGL 2013 - European Civilization: Literature Credits: 3
HIST 2013 - European Civilization: History Credits: 3
ENGL 2023 - Modern West: Literature Credits: 3
HIST 2023 - Modern West: History Credits: 3

Philosophy and Fine Arts - Select One Course

FNAR 2063 - Arts and Western Culture Credits: 3
FNAR 2163 - Arts and Ideas Credits: 3
PHIL 1043 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3

Supportive Core - Credits: 11

CHEM 1115 - General Chemistry II Credits: 5
Tesol or World Language Credits: 3

Select One Course from the Following

ANTH - Anthropology course Credits: 3
COMS - Communications course Credits: 3
ECON - Economics course Credits: 3
PHIL - Philosophy course Credits: 3
POLI - Political Science course Credits: 3
PSYC - Psychology course Credits: 3
SOCI - Sociology course Credits: 3

Area of Specialization - Credits: 37

BIOL 2034 - Plant Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 3144 - Animal Biology Credits: 4
CHEM 3104 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
GNSC 1001 - Computing for Science I Credits: 1
GNSC 2204 - Earth Science Credits: 4
GNSC 2304 - Environmental Science Credits: 4
Plus Sixteen hours in Science. Credits: 16

At least one course must be in each of BIOL and PHYS prefix. Students with physics emphasis may substitute calculus courses for eight of these science hours.

Professional Education - Credits: 34

EDUC 1051 - Cornerstone of Teacher Education Credits: 1
EDUC 2113 - Principles of Secondary Education Credits: 3
EDUC 3143 - Adolescent Development Credits: 3
EDUC 3203 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
EDUC 3502 - Principles of Middle School Education Credits: 2
EDUC 3723 - Classroom Management 6-12 Credits: 3
EDUC 3983 - Special Methods of Teaching, Secondary Credits: 3
EDUC 4538 - Student Teaching, Secondary Credits: 10
EDUC 4743 - Pedagogy and Assessment Seminar Credits: 3
SPED 3023 - Introduction to Children with Exceptionalities Credits: 3

Electives - Credits: 0-2

Courses selected on the basis of student interest in consultation with faculty advisor.

Total Hours Required for Graduation - Credits: 120

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