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2021-2022 Catalog

2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Secondary Education, Biology Certification, B.S.

Recommended Course Sequence in Education

The curriculum of Education students is a blend of professional studies, subject area concentrations, and the liberal arts; consequently, student course load is a reflection of Education courses, courses in the areas of concentration and courses from the DelVal Core Curriculum. Before registering each semester, students should consult with their Education Advisor as well as their content area advisor when choosing courses. All candidates for certification are required to complete 190 hours of field experience before student teaching as required by Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Freshman Year

First Semester

BY 1113 - Biology I 4 credits
CH 1103 - General Chemistry I 3 credits
CH 1103L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit
ED 1010 - American Education 3 credits
EN 1101 - College Writing I 3 credits
IT 1011 - Information Technology Concepts 1.5 credits
IT 1012 - Computer Applications 1.5 credits
LA 1020 - Skills for College Success 1 credit

Total: 18 Credits

Second Semester

BY 1214 - Biology II 4 credits
CH 1203 - General Chemistry II 3 credits
CH 1203L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit
ED 2030 - Educational Psychology 3 credits
EN 1201 - College Writing II 3 credits
MP 1204 - Calculus I 4 credits

Total: 18 Credits

Calculus I is the minimum mathematics requirement for the Biology certification. Non-required mathematics courses are counted as electives, which are not required for the Education major.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

BY 2001 - Botany 4 credits
BY 2108 - Ecology 4 credits
CH 2006 - Safety in the Laboratory 1 credit
CH 2120 - Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
CH 2120L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit
ED 2142 - Instructional Methods and Assessment 3 credits
EN 2028 - Introduction to Literature 3 credits

Total: 19 Credits

Second Semester

BA 2008 - Macroeconomics 3 credits
BY 2003 - Genetics 3 credits
CH 2203 - Biochemistry 3 credits
CH 2203L - Biochemistry Laboratory 1 credit
CH 2220 - Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
CH 2220L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit
ED 2210 - Literacy in the Content Area Classroom 3 credits
Elective 1 Credit

Total: 18 Credits

Junior Year

First Semester

BY 3002 - General Microbiology 4 credits
BY 3008 - Introduction to Earth and Space Science 3 credits
ED 3230 - ELL and the Multicultural Classroom 3 credits
PY 4040 - Developmental Disabilities 3 credits
MP 2119 - Physics I 4 credits
Elective 1 Credit

Total: 18 Credits

Second Semester

BY 2223 - Comparative Anatomy 4 credits
ED 2040 - Field Experience/Pre-Student Teaching 1 credit
ED 3327 - Differentiated Instruction in the Inclusive Classroom 3 credits
MP 2224 - Physics IIc 4 credits
MP 3231 - Statistics for Science 3 credits
Humanities Area 3 credits

Total: 18 Credits

Senior Year

First Semester

ED 3011 - Teaching Science: Methods and Experiences 3 credits
LA 1060 - Introduction to the Fine Arts 3 credits
LA 2005 - Speech 3 credits
LA 4037 - Non-Western Societies 3 credits
Humanities Area 3 credits

Total: 15 Credits

Second Semester

ED 4010 - Student Teaching and Professional Seminar 12 credits

Total: 12 Credits

Humanities Area

Students who complete the Certification in Biology program are eligible for General Science Certification.

Select two courses from the following:

LA 2040 - Modern History of Western Societies 3 credits
LA 2042 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits
LA 2138 - History of Western Civilization I 3 credits
LA 1032 - American History and Government Since 1877 3 credits
LA 4127 - United States Foreign Policy 3 credits

Secondary Education, Biology Certification, B.S.

Recommended Course Sequence in Education

Freshman Year

First Semester

Total: 18 Credits

Second Semester

Total: 18 Credits

Sophomore Year

First Semester

Total: 19 Credits

Second Semester

Total: 18 Credits

Junior Year

First Semester

Total: 18 Credits

Second Semester

Total: 18 Credits

Senior Year

First Semester

Total: 15 Credits

Second Semester

Total: 12 Credits

Humanities Area

A total of 136 credits is required for Certification in Biology.