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2007-2008 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog

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2007-2008 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology / Education / Secondary Teacher Licensure Program

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Biology

(a minimum of 120 credit hours) Requirements are subject to change.

Students electing this major also major in Education and seek licensure as a teacher of biology at the secondary level. The biology major offers diverse exposure to the key areas of study in the life sciences. Undergraduate study may lead to acceptance to graduate schools, including schools of medicine and dentistry; careers in laboratory sciences in hospitals, government, or industry; and teacher licensure. Students who want to enter medical or dental school are advised by an interdepartmental preprofessional committee.

For more information about the biology major, contact Dr. Joseph Berger of the Chemistry/Biology Department at (413) 748-3337 or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.

Download a Biology / Education / Secondary Teacher Licensure Program Checksheet

II. Major Requirements (Biology)

A. Core Requirements

BIOL 121 - Bioscience I Credits: 3
BIOL 122 - Bioscience II Credits: 3
BIOL 123 - Bioscience I Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOL 124 - Bioscience II Laboratory Credits: 1
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHEM 123 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credits: 1
CHEM 124 - General Chemistry II Laboratory Credits: 1
CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 222 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHEM 223 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Credits: 1
CHEM 224 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credits: 1
PHYS 210 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 211 - General Physics II Credits: 4

Related Requirements

Select two of the following courses. One satisfies and General Educatio Program requirement.

MATH 125 - Precalculus Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 131 - Introduction to Calculus with Applications Credits: 3
MATH 140 - Calculus I Credits: 3
MATH 142 - Calculus II Credits: 3
MATH 215 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3

B. Concentration Requirements

1. Comprehensive Biology

This concentration is recommended for Teacher Licensure.

BIOL 250 - Human Structure and Function I Credits: 3
BIOL 251 - Human Structure and Function II Credits: 3
BIOL 252 - Human Structure and Function I Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOL 253 - Human Structure and Function II Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOL 260 - General Ecology Credits: 3
BIOL 261 - General Ecology Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOL 270 - Plant Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 271 - Plant Biology Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOL 280 - Genetics Credits: 3
BIOL 281 - Genetics Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOL 315 - General Microbiology Credits: 3
BIOL 317 - General Microbiology Laboratory Credits: 1

III. Electives (to complete a minimum of 120 credits)

Completion of the following requirements ensures successful completion of the Education major with a specialization in Secondary Teacher Licensure.

Required courses:

EDUC 100 - Introduction to Education Credits: 2
EDUC 234 - Curriculum, Methods, and Organization for Secondary Teachers Credits: 3
EDUC 237 - Foundations of Multicultural Education Credits: 3
EDUC 318 - Tutorial Pre-Practicum Credits: 3
EDUC 364 - Pre-Practicum-Teaching and Special Issues in Secondary Education Credits: 3
EDUC 463 - Practicum Seminar Credits: 2
EDUC 471 - Learning, Teaching, and Technology Credits: 3
PSYC 250 - Childhood and Adolescent Development Credits: 3

In addition, select a total of 10 credits from the following:

EDUC 464 - Middle School Practicum Credits: 5-10
EDUC 465 - High School Practicum Credits: 5-10

Program Standards

All biology majors must earn a grade of C- or better in all courses required for the major, including selectives.