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Science Education - Biology Emphasis

BSCED-BS


Dr. Kimberly Hartman, Dean (727) 712-5890

Major: Science Education BSCED-BS
Track: Biology (6-12)
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education

Important Notice to Current Baccalaureate Students: To view a list of the classes you need to take before you can graduate, login to MySPC and choose My Learning Plan. Contact your advisor with any questions.

APPROVED REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH CATALOG YEAR
20111/0445 (BEGINNING 8/22/2011) OR LATER
~ REFER TO CURRICULUM FILES FOR PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR REQUIREMENTS ~


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PREREQUISITE: Admission to the College of Education - Science Education

EDUCATION PREREQUISITES - Grade of C or higher required
EDF 1005 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION 3
EDF 2085 TEACHING DIVERSE POPULATIONS 3
EME 2040 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 3

Additionally, the general education requirements and state-mandated prerequisites must be satisfied.

  GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
   # Enhanced World View Requirement
     A. COMMUNICATIONS 9
     B. HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS 6
     C. MATHEMATICS 6
     D. NATURAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCES 6-7
     E. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 6
     F. ETHICS 3
     G. COMPUTER/INFORMATION LITERACY COMPETENCY 

+ 20 credits of college-level Science and Mathematics (with a grade of "C" or higher) to include:
   Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4
   Biology I with Lab 4
   Biology II with Lab 4
  General Chemistry I & II with labs (or Physics I & II with labs or General Physics I & II with labs) 8
Note: the Chemistry sequence is the preferred option because it also satisfies the prerequisites for BCH 3023, which is part of the major. If the chemistry prerequisites are not taken prior to admission to the College of Education, they must be completed during the first two semesters.

Students who have earned a previous AA or bachelor's degree should consult an advisor for transcript review.

CORE REQUIREMENTS (27 credits) - Grade of C or higher required
EDF 3214     * STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING PRINCIPLES K-12 (5 SB HRS)
EDF 4430 MEASUREMENT, EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT IN EDUCATION K-12 2
EDF 4781 EDUCATIONAL ISSUES FOR THE 21st CENTURY 2
EDG 3410 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION K-12 2
EEX 3012     * NATURE AND NEEDS OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS K-12 (10 SB HRS)
RED 4335        READING IN THE CONTENT AREA
SCE 4942     * INTERNSHIP: SECONDARY SCIENCE EDUCATION

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (33 credits) - Grade of C or higher required
BCH 3023 ELEMENTARY ORGANIC AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY 3
BSC 3096 HUMAN BIOLOGY 3
BSC 4032       ISSUES & CHALLENGES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
PCB 3043C ECOLOGY WITH LAB 4
PCB 3063C GENETICS WITH LAB 4
PCB 4674 EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 3
PCB 4723C COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY WITH LAB 4
SCE 3030     * SCIENCE MATTERS (5 SB HRS)
SCE 3945 INTERACTIVE PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE LEARNING IN SCIENCE 3
SCE 4330 SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE AND ASSESSSMENT WITH TECHNOLOGY 3
SCE 4940     * INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS IN SECONDARY SCIENCE AND ASSESSMENT WITH TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM (60 SB HRS)
SCE 3941     * SECONDARY SCIENCE FIELD EXPERIENCE (6-8) (60 SB HRS)

ESOL REQUIREMENTS (3 credits) - Grade of C or higher required
TSL 3080     * ESOL ISSUES: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES I K-12 (15 SB HRS)

TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS  

123

* School-based hours total 155 clinical clock hours plus a 15-week internship.


ADDENDUM: Additional Graduation Requirements

Cultural Diversity: Six credits with an international or diversity focus. This requirement may have been satisfied in the first 60 semester hours. 

Foreign Language: Two years in high school or one year of college instruction in a single foreign language.

NOTES: For admission and graduation a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required. Questions regarding admissions, please consult with the Dean of College of Education.

Completing all program requirements, including ESOL, demonstrating competency in the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPS) at the pre-professional level, passing all sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE), and passing the final internship are conditions of graduation.

Students who have questions concerning catalog year requirements should consult the appropriate SPC College catalog or an academic advisor. Students who have questions concerning state mandated prerequisites should consult www.facts.org and review the appropriate common prerequisite manual or see an academic advisor.

C&I 12/7/10 ~ BOT 2/22/11