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May 10, 2025
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2006-2007 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.
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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. 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: Required Courses for Inclusive Education
The following courses are required for Quad Inclusive Education certification. The Quad Inclusive program includes: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Childhood with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), Middle Childhood (Grades 5-9), and Middle Childhood with Disabilities (Grades (5-9). 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
Freshman Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 12
As well as: Sophomore Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 3
- Perspectives II Credits: 3
As well as: Junior Year
- Biology Elective Credits: 4
- Biology Organismal Elective Credits: 4
- Modern Foreign Language Credits: 6
- Perspectives I Credits: 3
As well as: Summer Between Junior and Senior Year
Senior Year
- Physical Science Credits: 3
- Perspectives II Credits: 3
- Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 3
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