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2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology Major with Inclusive Education


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Science education in the elementary schools has been the focus of increased national and state attention over the past few years.  With a degree in biology, students will have a competitive edge in progressive elementary schools wishing to insure quality science instruction.  The Biology Inclusive Education certification program requires six courses, all with laboratory. A full year of inorganic chemistry is also required.  To complete the college requirement for a senior experience and comprehensive examination, students in this program attend the spring semester of senior seminar and take the comprehensive examination in biology.

Biology Core - Inclusive Education


The Biology core provides the foundation for this program.  Students take the courses listed below, as well as additional biology electives.  The Senior experience prepares the students for their exit examination and subsequent post-undergraduate career plans.

Additional Courses Required for Biology Majors with Inclusive Education


In addition to the Biology core, students in the Biology major are required to take the 14 credit hours listed below.

Chemistry Requirements


Mathematics Requirement


Physical Science Requirements


Choose one of the following:

Elective Courses for Biology Majors with Inclusive Education


For Biology Majors pursuing initial teacher certification, students select one organismal elective and one general  biology elective from those listed below.

Note: All courses must be taken with the laboratory whenever a laboratory is offered.

Biology Electives


Students must take one course from this list in addition to the organismal elective:

Organismal Electives


Students select one elective from this list:

Senior Experience for Biology Majors with Inclusive Education


Students in the Inclusive Education teaching certification program begin their senior experience by student teaching in the fall of their senior year. During this time, they develop a proposal for a special project under the guidance of their advisors in biology and in education. In the spring semester, the students deliver an oral presentation to their peers in the Senior Seminar as well as submit an extensive research paper for evaluation. The Biology Comprehensive requirement typically is satisfied by the student completing the Major Field Test in Biology.

Sample Program for Biology Major with Inclusive Education


Summer Between Junior and Senior Year


Senior Year


  • Physical Science Credits: 3
  • Perspectives II Credits: 3
  • Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 3
As well as:

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