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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 Inclusive Generalist 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) / English for SWD 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) / Social Studies for SWD 3
Total 17-18

Second Year

Fall

Course Credits
BIO 304: Genetics 4
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 15

Spring

Course Credits
BIO 310: Biological Chemistry 3
BIO 311: Biological Chemistry Lab 1
BIO 221: Survey of Anatomy and Physiology 4
ENG 210: Creative Writing (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) / Social Studies for SWD 3
EDI 431: Teaching Literacy in Middle & High School Content Areas I 3
Total 17

Spring

Course Credits
EDI 467: Teaching Science Inclusively 3
PRO 431: Adolescence Field Experience II 1
BIO 303: Ecology 4
EDI 432: Teaching Literacy in Middle & High School Content Areas II 3
EDI 332: Education & Society (Y, I) 3
Total 14

Fourth Year

Fall

Course Credits
Gen Ed: Diversity (D) and Gender Perspectives Course (W) 3
EDI 331: Adolescence Classroom Management 1
EDI 414: Special Education Methods 3
PRO 432: Adolescence Field Experience III 1
BIO 411: Evolution 3
EDI 419: Assessment in Special Education 3
Total 14

Spring

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