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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Biology Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major
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Students seeking initial certification at the early childhood and childhood levels may double major in Biology and Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education. Students in this double major are required to have a minimum overall GPA of 2.7 before moving into the INCH coursework, which typically begins fall semester of the junior year. Student teaching will be completed in the fall of senior year.
All biology department courses and courses with a prefix of “SCI” for the major programs must be completed with a grade of C- or better to satisfy the program requirements.
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Core Curriculum Requirements
All Nazareth students complete Core Curriculum coursework as part of their degree requirements. The Core provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while guiding students to pose and explore their own intellectual questions. See Academic Policies and Procedures for specific core curriculum requirements.
Biology Core
The Biology core provides the foundation for this program. Some of these courses are also part of the Nazareth University Core Curriculum; these courses include a “Q” in the prefix (e.g., BIO.Q).
Elective Courses for Biology - Major
Biology majors select 1 course from each of the following lists of courses (Cellular/Molecular, Organismal, Ecology) for a total of 3 courses and a minimum of 11 credits (two of the three courses must have a lab component). Student teaching replaces the fourth biology elective. Note: Each course chosen will only satisfy ONE requirement.
Note: All courses must be taken with the laboratory whenever a laboratory is offered.
Cellular/Molecular Electives
Students select at least one from this list: Organismal Electives
Students select at least one from this list: Ecology Electives
Students select at least one from this list: Additional Courses Required for Biology Majors with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education
In addition to the Biology core, students in the Biology major are required to take the requirements listed below.
Chemistry Requirements (16 credits)
Physical Science Requirements (8 credits)
Mathematics Requirement (6 credits)
Scientific Communication Courses/Capstone Requirements (3-6 credits)
Required Courses for Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Majors
Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major Requirements
Sample Program for Biology Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education
| FRESHMAN YEAR |
| Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| ACS 101 Academic and College Success |
1 |
SCI 120 Introduction to Scientific Communication |
2 |
| First Year Seminar (FYS) PEQ (1) |
3 |
CHM 225 Analytical Chemistry /CHM 226L |
4 |
| CHM.Q 140 General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter And Mayhem /CHM.Q 140L PEQ (2) |
4 |
BIO 104 Biological Systems II /BIO 104L |
4 |
| CHM 155 General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Mayhem Workshop |
0 |
ENGW 102 Argument and Research |
3 |
| BIO.Q 103 Biological Systems I /BIO.Q 103L |
4 |
PEQ (3) |
3 |
| ENGW 101 Exposition |
3 |
Health & Wellness |
0 |
| SCI 090 Laboratory Safety Workshop I |
0 |
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| TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS |
15 |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS |
16 |
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| SOPHOMORE YEAR |
| Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| CHM 251 Organic Chemistry I /CHM 253L |
4 |
CHM 252 Organic Chemistry II /CHM 254L |
4 |
| CHM 255 Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) Workshop for Organic Chemistry |
0 |
CHM 255 Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) Workshop for Organic Chemistry |
0 |
| BIO 105 Biological Systems III |
3 |
MTH 208 Statistics for Scientists |
3 |
| SPF 204 History and Philosophy of Education |
3 |
PEQ (5) |
3 |
| DEIB Designated Course |
3 |
PEQ (6) |
3 |
| MTH.Q 113 Calculus I PEQ (4) |
3 |
Integrative Studies (IS) course - 1 |
3 |
| TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS |
16 |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS |
16 |
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| JUNIOR YEAR |
| Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| SCI 091 Laboratory Safety Workshop II |
0 |
PHY 208 Introductory Physics II With Integrated Lab /PHY 204L |
4 |
| PHY.Q 207 Introductory Physics I with Integrated Laboratory /PHY.Q 203L |
4 |
Integrative Studies (IS) course - 3 |
3 |
| PHY 209 Physics 1 Workshop |
0 |
INCH 380 Construction of Meaning in Mathematics And Science |
3 |
| INCH 310 Differentiated Planning and Assessment For Diverse Learners |
3 |
INCH 390 Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies |
3 |
| INCH 320 Emergent Literacy and Language Development |
3 |
Cellular/Molecular, Organismal, or Ecology Elective with lab (2) |
4 |
| Integrative Studies (IS) - 2 (Note - it is recommended that students use one course required in the major to count as one IS course) |
3 |
CME 050 Core Milestone Experience |
0 |
| Cellular/Molecular, Organismal, or Ecology Elective with lab (1) |
4 |
EDU 485 Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training) |
0 |
| EDU 475 Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop |
0 |
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| TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS |
17 |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS |
17 |
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SUMMER AFTER JUNIOR YEAR
(Summer Tuition Required) |
| INCH 410 Diversity and Inclusion for Inclusive Early Childhood and Childhood Classrooms |
3 |
INCH 411 Field Work and Practicum in Inclusive Education Settings |
3 |
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| SENIOR YEAR |
| Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| INCH 425 Designing and Implementing Positive Learning Communities |
3 |
Cellular/Molecular, Organismal, or Ecology Elective with lab (3) |
4 |
| INCH 435 Assessment for Learning |
3 |
SCI 420 Advanced Scientific Communication |
2 |
| INCH 470 Reflective Seminar on Teaching, Collaboration and Building Collaborative Partnerships |
3 |
INCH 490 Current Issues in Inclusive Education |
3 |
| INCH 480 Student Teaching |
6 |
INCH 499 Inclusive Education Portfolio Presentation |
0 |
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PEQ (7) |
3 |
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PEQ (8) |
3 |
| TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS |
15 |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS |
15 |
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Notes
- Students enrolled in Bachelor of Science (BS) programs must complete 60 credits of liberal arts coursework.
- Students may use a major course to fulfill one Integrative Studies (IS) course requirement.
- A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required before moving into INCH coursework (fall semester, junior year).
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