Integrated Science Secondary Education-Group (B.A.)

Location(s): Campus

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Major Subject Area Courses

BIO 111 - Introductory Biology I Credit Hours: 4 (see General Education below) ^*π
BIO 305 - Principles of Genetics Credit Hours: 4 ^
CHE 111 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4 ^*
CHE 112 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4 ^*
CHE 201 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4 ^*
NSC 200 - Elementary Science Survey/Science by Inquiry Credit Hours: 4 ^
PHY 120 - Introduction to Earth Science Credit Hours: 4 ^
PHY 131 - Meteorology and Planetary Science Credit Hours: 4 ^
PHY 201 - General Physics I Credit Hours: 4 ^*
Choose one of the following
BIO 352 - Microbiology Credit Hours: 4 ^*
BIO 362 - Principles of Ecology Credit Hours: 4 ^*

Integrated Science Major Subject Area Credit Hours 40

Secondary Education Professional Program

EDU 140 - Exploring Critical Skills for the Professional Educator Credit Hours: 3 §
EDU 140L - Professional Skills Lab Credit Hours: 0 §
EDU 202 - Issues and Trends in Education Credit Hours: 2 §*
EDU 230 - Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) ^*π
EDU 271 - The Diverse Learner Credit Hours: 4 ^*
EDU 336 - Teaching at the Secondary Level Credit Hours: 2 §*
EDU 343 - Teaching Science at the Secondary Level Credit Hours: 3 §*
EDU 360 - Integrating Technology in Teaching Credit Hours: 2 ^
EDU 425 - Reading Development in Middle and Secondary Content Areas Credit Hours: 3 ^*
EDU 429 - Effective Classroom Management, Assessment, and Instruction Credit Hours: 3 ^*
EDU 430S - Seminar in Teaching-Secondary Credit Hours: 3 §*
EDU 450S - Directed Teaching - Secondary Credit Hours: 3-9 ^*

Secondary Education Professional Program Courses Credit Hours 36

General Education

Community of Learners Core Courses

COR 100 - Life In Community Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 200 - Christ, Culture, and Diversity Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 374 - Preparing for Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 1 +
COR 375 - Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 +
COR 300 - Christian Faith and Community Credit Hours: 2
COR 400 - Christian Life and Vocation Credit Hours: 2

Biblical Studies Courses

BIB 217 - Survey of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 +
BIB 218 - Survey of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 +

Liberal Arts Skills Courses

ENG 104 - College Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ENG 304 - Writing and Research Credit Hours: 3 ^*#
HPR 101 - Personal Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 2
Speech See General Education Section for approved courses Credit Hours: 2 ^

Liberal Arts Pathways Courses

Art Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
History Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Literature Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics Pathway - MAT 201 - Calculus I 4 Credit Hours (Required Support Course) ^*Δ
Music Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
Philosophy Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Science with Lab Pathway - BIO 111 - Introductory Biology I (see Major Subject Area courses)
Social Science Pathway - EDU 230 - Educational Psychology (see Secondary Professional courses)

General Education Credit Hours 41

Choose a certifying minor (see Teacher Education for more information) Credit Hours 20

B.A. in Integrated Science Secondary Education - Group Total Credit Hours 142

Symbol Key

§ Grade of “B-” or better required.
^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible alternative course or exam option to fulfill this requirement.
π A major subject area course that meets a General Education requirement.
Δ A required support course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

Integrated Science Learning Outcomes

Students in the integrated science major will examine the concepts of the integration of various scientific disciplines and the application of science to daily life. Students will demonstrate effective science instruction to secondary school students.

Teacher Certification

Students should be aware of the schedule for the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC).

Minimum GPA Requirement

Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the major subject area to be eligible for certification.

Speech General Education Requirement Op

Students who successfully complete the interpersonal and presentation portions of EDU 140L upon the recommendation of the School of Education faculty will fulfill the speech requirement for General Education. No credit hours will be earned for fulfillment of this requirement through EDU 140L .

Program Oversight

The integrated science secondary education - group major is overseen by the School of Natural Science. The education portion of this degree program is overseen by the School of Education. For additional teacher education policies and requirements, please refer to the Teacher Education section of this catalog.