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Sep 28, 2025
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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology Major with Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education Major
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Director: William L. Hallahan, Ph.D.
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 Childhood/Middle Childhood Education major 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 Childhood/Middle Childhood 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 Childhood/Middle Childhood Education
In addition to the Biology core, students in the Biology major are required to take the 14 credit hours listed below. Mathematics Requirement
- MTH 208 - PII Statistics for Scientists Credits: 3
Physical Science Requirements
Choose one of the following: Elective Courses for Biology Majors with Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood 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 Childhood/Middle Childhood Education Major
The following courses are required for the Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education major. The major prepares students for the initial teacher certification requirements in four certification areas: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Childhood Level (Grades 1-6), Middle Childhood Education - Generalist or Content Specialist (Grades 5-9), and Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Middle Childhood Level (Grades 5-9). Senior Experience for Biology Majors with Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education
Students in the Biology Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education major 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 Childhood/Middle Childhood 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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