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major: Science Education

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE) Concentration: Biology (6-12) 2023-2024

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Prerequisites (23 credits)

A minimum grade of "C" or higher is required.

EDF1005 Intro to Teaching Profession (3 Credits)
Acceptable substitute: EDFX005
MAC2311 (GM) Calculus I (4 Credits)
Acceptable substitute: MACX241
BSC1010C General Biology I (4 Credits)
Acceptable substitute: BSC X010/X010L
BSC1011C General Biology II (4 Credits)
Acceptable substitute: BSC X011/X011L
CHM 2045/2045L General Chemistry I and Lab (4 credits)
Acceptable Substitutes: CHM 2045C, PHY X048/X048L, PHY X048C, PHYX053/x053L, PHY X053C
CHM 2046/2046L General Chemistry II and Lab (4 credits)
Acceptable Substitutes: CHM 2046C, PHY X049/X049L, PHY X049C PHY X054/X054L, PHY X054C
NOTE: In addition to the prerequisites listed above, UNF strongly recommends prospective Biology Education Majors to complete the following courses, if possible, while completing their general education lower division coursework:
EDF 2085 Introduction to Diversity for Educators (3 credits)
EME 2040 Introduction to Technology for Educators (3 credits)
PHY 2053/2053L Algebra-Based Physics I and Lab (4 credits)
Acceptable substitute: PHY 2048/2048L Calculus-based Physics 1 and Lab

Foundation (7 credits)

BSC2012C General Biology III (4 Credits)
CHM2210 Organic Chemistry I (3 Credits)

Core Requirements (16 credits)

EDF3151 Educational Psychology (3 Credits)
EDF3945 Field Laboratory I (2-4 Credits)
EDF3946 Field Laboratory II (2-4 Credits)
EDF4444 Assessment of Learn/Behavior (3 Credits)
EDG3323 The Learning Process (3 Credits)
EDG4410 Classroom Management Commun (3 Credits)

Major Requirements (25 credits)

A minimum grade of "C" or higher is required.

MCB3020C Microbial Biology (4 Credits)
PCB3023C Molecular and Cell Biology (4 Credits)
PCB3043C Principles of Ecology (4 Credits)
PCB3063C Genetics (4 Credits)
RED4333 Content Area Reading (3 Credits)
SCE4330 Special Meth: Secondary Science (3 Credits)
TSL4324 TESOL for Content Area Teacher (3 Credits)

Internships (12 credits)

All degree coursework must be completed satisfactorily before enrolling in the Internship. Fall internship applications are due on the 4th Friday of the previous spring term. Spring internship applications are due on the 4th Friday of the previous fall term.

ESE4943 Student Internship (1-12 Credits)

48 Upper-Level Hours (48 credits)

To graduate with a Bachelor's degree from the College of Education and Human Services, you must earn a minimum of 48 upper-level credits out of a minimum 120 degree applicable required credit hours.