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Sample Four-Year Degree Plan

This four-year plan serves as a sample to provide students with a clear path to graduation. A student’s path may differ from this example. Students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor each semester to ensure appropriate course selection.

Bachelor of Science in Biology Adolescence Education

First Year

Fall

Course Credits
BIO 201: Biology I (L) 4
CHM 205: College Chemistry I 4
MTH 122: Precalculus (M) 4
ENG 112: College Composition (Q) 3
GEP 100: Academic Planning Seminar 1
Total 16

Spring

Course Credits
BIO 202: Biology II 4
CHM 206: College Chemistry II 4
MTH 243 Elementary Statistics or MTH 201 Calculus 1 3-4
Gen Ed: Humanities Course (H) 3
Gen Ed: World History Course (O) 3
Total 17-18

Second Year

Fall

Course Credits
BIO 304: Genetics 3
BIO 305: Genetics Laboratory 1
CHM 305: Organic Chemistry I 4
Gen Ed: Modern Language 111 (R) 3
EDI 413: Introduction to Special Education 3
Total 14

Spring

Course Credits
BIO 310: Biological Chemistry 3
BIO 311: Biological Chemistry Lab 1
BIO 221: Survey of Anatomy and Physiology 4
Gen Ed: Fine Arts Course (F) 3
EDI 459: Adolescent Development 3
Gen Ed: Modern Language 112 3
Total 17

Third Year

Fall

Course Credits
PHS 205: Introduction to Physics I 4
EDI 447: Inclusive Middle Level Teaching in Science 3
PRO 430: Adolescence Field Experience 1 1
BIO 315: Cell Biology 3
Gen Ed: U.S. History Course (V) 3
Total 14

Spring

Course Credits
EDI 467: Teaching Science Inclusively 3
PRO 431: Adolescence Field Experience II 1
BIO 303: Ecology 4
EDI 431: Teaching Literacy in Middle & High School Content Areas I 3
Gen Ed: Diversity Course (D) 3
Total 14

Fourth Year

Fall

Course Credits
Gen Ed: Gender Perspectives Course (W) 3
EDI 331: Adolescence Classroom Management 1
EDI 432: Teaching Literacy in Middle & High School Content Areas II 3
Gen Ed: Social Science Course (S) 3
BIO 411: Evolution 3
EDI 332: Education & Society (Y, I) 3
Total 16

Spring

Course Credits
EDI 464: Seminar in Adolescence Inclusive Education 3
PRO 433: Practicum in Adolescence Inclusive Education 9
Total 12