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Jun 08, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Biology Major with Inclusive Adolescence Education
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The biology department believes that students planning to teach high school biology, which can include Advanced Placement courses, should have the same academic training as students preparing to become professional biologists. Therefore, the student in the biology adolescence education program has the same science curriculum as the biology major. All Inclusive Adolescence Education students are required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher in order to advance into Junior-level education coursework.
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). Biology Electives: Additional Required Courses
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). The fourth Biology elective can be any upper division Biology course for Biology majors (3 or 4 credits). 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 elective from this list: Ecology Electives
Students select at least one elective from this list: Fourth Biology Elective
Students must choose one additional course of at least three credits from any of the three categories above (cellular/molecular, organismal, ecology). Note: Each course chosen will only satisfy ONE requirement. Additional Elective Options (must total minimum of three credits) Biology Major: Chemistry, Math, and Physics Requirements
In addition to the Biology Core, students in the Biology major are required to take the following: Chemistry Requirements
Students take the following: Mathematics Requirement
Students must take: Physics Requirement
Students must complete the following Physics sequence: Biology Capstone: Scientific Communication
Students must take: Sample Program for Biology Major with Inclusive Adolescence 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 | BIO 104 Biological Systems II /BIO 104L | 4 | | BIO.Q 103 Biological Systems I /BIO.Q 103L | 4 | CHM 225 Analytical Chemistry /CHM 226L | 4 | | CHM.Q 140 General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter And Mayhem /CHM.Q 140L PEQ (2) | 4 | ENGW 102 Argument and Research | 3 | | CHM 155 General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Mayhem Workshop | 0 | EDIN 101 Developmental Learning in School: Early Childhood | 1 | | ENGW 101 Exposition | 3 | EDIN 102 Developmental Learning in School: Childhood | 1 | | SCI 090 Laboratory Safety Workshop I | 0 | EDIN 103 Developmental Learning in School: Adolescence | 1 | | | | Health & Wellness | | | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 15 | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 16 | | | | 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 | | MTH.Q 113 Calculus I PEQ (3) | 3 | Cellular/Molecular, Organismal, or Ecology Elective with lab (1) | 4 | | SPF 204 History and Philosophy of Education (course meets Core DEIB requirement) | 3 | EDIN 205 Foundations of Inclusive Education | 3 | | PEQ (4) | 3 | MTH 208 Statistics for Scientists | 3 | | PEQ (5) | 3 | Integrative Studies (IS) course - 1 (Social Studies) | 3 | | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 16 | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 17 | | | | JUNIOR YEAR | | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | | PHY.Q 207 Introductory Physics I with Integrated Laboratory /PHY.Q 203L , plus PHY 209 0 credit workshop | 4 | ADOL 453 Curriculum Methodology for Secondary Schools: Science | 3 | | EDIN 310 Inclusive Instructional Methods | 3 | PHY 208 Introductory Physics II With Integrated Lab /PHY 204L , plus PHY 209 0 credit workshop | 4 | | LST 301 Language, Literacy, and Culture | 3 | ADOL 477 Literacy Instruction for Diverse Secondary Learners | 3 | | PEQ (6) | 3 | Integrative Studies (IS) course - 3 | 3 | | Cellular/Molecular, Organismal, or Ecology Elective with lab (2) | 4 | CME 050 Core Milestone Experience | 0 | Integrative Studies (IS) course - 2
Note: it is recommended that students use one course required in their major to count as one of their IS courses. | - | PEQ (7) | 3 | | EDU 475 Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop | 0 | | | | EDU 485 Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training) | 0 | | | | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 17 | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 16 | | | SUMMER AFTER JUNIOR YEAR
(Summer Tuition Required) | | ADOL 474 Designing and Maintaining Positive Learning Environments | 3 | ADOL 441 Practicum in Inclusive Settings | 3 | | | | SENIOR YEAR | | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | | EDIN 435 Assessment for Learning | 3 | Cellular/Molecular, Organismal, or Ecology Elective with lab (3) | 4 | | ADOL 475 Reflective Seminar for Student Teachers | 3 | SCI 420 Advanced Scientific Communication | 2 | | ADOL 479 Student Teaching in Secondary Settings | 6 | Biology Elective (4th elective) | 4 | | | | PEQ (8) | 3 | | | | ADOL 480 Adolescent Development & Youth Leadership | 3 | | | | | | | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 12 | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 16 | | *Notes - NYS certification standards require that students complete 6 credits in each of the following subject areas, with a minimum grade of “C” or higher in each course: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- Eligibility for student teaching requires that students have a minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher
- Bachelor of Science programs require a minimum of 60 liberal arts credits.
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