This is a planning aid only! See your Academic Advisor every semester for complete information.
SECONDARY BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TEACHING (SBT) MAJOR—PROPOSED
Initial REPA Life Science Middle School/Junior High/High School
Updated 03.2013
Grade
Cr
Hrs
Course
Title
Grade
Biology Courses 32 credits
BIOL 10700
1
Biol Freshman Experience
BIOL 10100
BIOL 10200
BIOL 24300
BIOL 24400
BIOL 24401
BIOL 33900
4
4
4
3
1
3
Intro to Biology 1
Intro to Biology 2
Intro Cell Biology
Genetics
Genetics Lab
Social Issues in Biology
BIOL 48900
1
Student Research
Biology Elective Core Courses –
choose 2 (8 credits)
BIOL 31600
BIOL 33300
BIOL 35700
4
4
4
Basic Microbiology
Ecology
Intro Animal Physiology
Biology Elective
Chemistry 16 credits
4
4
3
1
3
1
Gen Chemistry 1
Gen Chemistry 2
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry Lab
Organic Chemistry 1
Organic Chemistry Lab 2
Physics 8 credits
PHYS 22000
PHYS 22100
4
4
General Physics 1
General Physics 2
Mathematics minimum 6 credits
MA 22300
3
MA 22400
3
Intro Analysis (Calculus)
Calculus 1
Intro Analysis 2 (Calculus)
Calculus 2
Science 2 credits
SCI 22000
2
Health and Safety
English/ Communications Humanities
Required 9-12 credits
1
Cr
Hrs
Title
Free Electives 12+ credits
CIS 20400
3
Intro to Computers
Recommended
Education Requirements 36 credit hours
plus all IN state licensing requirements (see back)
EDFA 20000
3
History and Phil of Ed
EDPS 22000
3
Psy of Learning
EDPS 26000
3
Intro to Special Ed
EDCI 35500
3
Teaching and Learning in
the Classroom
EDCI 36600
3
Use of Assessment Clsroom
EDPS 37000
3
Teaching Students Sp Needs
EDCI 34600
3
Strategies Sci Teaching
EDCI 30900
Reading in the Middle and
3
Secondary Schools
minimum 3 credits; 30000 level or above (except BIOL 33000)
3
CHM 11500
CHM 11600
CHM 25500
CHM 25501
CHM 25600
CHM 25601
Course
EDCI 49702
12
Professional Semester
Preparatory Courses (0-12 Credits)
Courses in italics are considered preparatory for biology majors.
*Courses with numbers below 10000 do not count toward your
degree. However, these courses will count toward full-time status
for financial aid purposes.
Grade
Course
Cr
Hrs
CHM 10000
MA 02100*
MA 11500
MA 15300
MA 15400
or
MA 15900
3
0
3
3
3
5
Title
Prep for Gen Chemistry
Beginning Algebra
Intermediate Algebra
Algebra & Trig 1
Algebra & Trig 2
Pre-Calculus
(replaces MA 15300/15400
EMS Freshman Advisor
Diane Trgovcich-Zacok, Gyte 171C, 989-4116, zacok@purduecal.edu
Biological Sciences Advisor
Young Choi, Gyte 292, 219-989-2325, ydchoi@purduecal.edu
Secondary Education Advisor,
Michelle Ellis, Gyte Annex 151B, 219-989-2360,
A/B only
ENGL
10000/10400
3
English Composition 1
Michelle.Ellis@purduecal.edu
A/B only
ENGL 10500
3
3
English Composition 2
Accelerated 1st Yr
Composition
Fundamentals of Speech
Communication
Graduation Checklist:
____ 124 credits completed (not including
course below 10000 level or any F grades)
____ All IN state licensure requirements met (see back)
____ C grade or higher in BIOL 10100/10200 and
____ C average overall for all biology courses
____ 2.75 GPA in all science content
____ 32 credit at the 30000 level and above at PUC
____ General Education Requirements (see next page)
____ 2 ExL Units (fulfilled with required Education
Courses)
A/B only
OR
ENGL 10800
A/B only
1
COM 11400
3
Based on qualifying criteria, students may be placed in ENGL
10000 or 10400 or 10800.
Minimum grades must be awarded in ENGL and COM to meet
licensure standards. See back.
HIST 33400
3 Sci & Tech in Western
Or POL 30500
3 OR Technology and Society
Revised 3/1/2013
Education Requirements for Biology Teaching majors (36 hours)
Gate 1
_____ EDFA 20000 History and Philosophy of Education (3)
_____ EDPS 22000 Psychology of Learning (3)
_____ EDPS 26000 Introduction to Special Education (3)
The Praxis I* exam can be taken as a paper-based
exam or a computer-based exam. Approximate
cost: $130 to $180. Refer to www.ets.org for
registration information and current fees.
Praxis I* Scores
Reading 176
Writing 172
Mathematics 175
or Combined 527
Submission of Praxis I* scores (or 1100 combined SAT or 24 ACT), 3.0 GPA, and portfolio score of 1.5 required to
register for next courses. Submit application for Gate 2 Admission by October 1st (Spring) or March 1st (Fall)
admission to Gate 2 Courses
Go to http://www.ets.org/praxis for more information.
Go to http://www.testprepreview.com/praxis_practice.htm for test preparation.
Gate 2
_____ EDCI 35500 Teaching & Learning in the K-12 Classroom (3) (Expanded criminal history report required) [EXL]
_____ EDCI 36600 Use of Assessment in the K-12 Classroom (3)
_____ Submit Application for Methods due by October 1st (Spring) and March 1st (Fall)
Meet the following requirements:
1. 30 credit hours, 15 at PUC
2. Passing Praxis I* scores (or acceptable substitute)
3. 3.0 GPA overall and in Education courses.
4. 2.75 GPA in science content area.
5. Grades of B in ENGL 10400, 10500, COM 11400
6. No more than 2 repeats after first education course
7. No Ds or Fs in required courses
8. Portfolio score of 1.5
9. Appropriate dispositions displayed
Attend Student Teaching Call Out Meeting
Submit student teaching application 1 year prior
to student teaching (Usually during first
methods semester.)
Gate 3: Teacher Preparation Program Methods Courses
______EDPS 37000 Teaching Students with Diverse Learning Needs (3) [EXL]- Spring or Maymester only
______EDCI 34600 (Fall only) Science Teaching in Middle School, Jr High, High School (3)
______EDCI 30900 Reading in the Middle and Secondary Schools (3)
______Take Praxis II** Specialty Area exam: 0235 Biology Content Knowledge
______Meet requirements for retention and admission to professional semester Other program costs
1. 3.0 GPA overall
2. 3.0 GPA in Education 2.75 in science content
3. No more than 2 repeats
4. No more than 2 Cs in education courses
5. Praxis II** exam taken
6. Updated Expanded Criminal History report submitted
7. All coursework completed
8. Portfolio score of 1.75
9. Appropriate dispositions displayed
TaskStream: $70 for 2 years (2)
Expanded criminal history report
$28/per report
Student teaching processing fee: $300
(effective for fall 2013 student teachers)
Praxis I* (PPST)
Praxis II** content exam(s)
Refer to ETS for current fees
Gate 4: Professional Semester
______EDCI 49700 Professional Semester (12) 2.0 portfolio score; appropriate dispositions displayed required for Pass [EXL]
Minimum Credit Hours - 124
GRADUATION/Licensure CHECK LIST:
_____3.0 GPA Overall
_____32 credit hours at 300 level or above
_____Praxis II* score of 157 or higher
_____3.0 GPA in Education_____2.75 GPA in science content courses
_____No Ds
*Effective September 1, 2013, Praxis I will no longer be required. The CORE Academic Skills Assessment test (CASA) will be used
to assess basic skills competency.
**Beginning September 1, 2013, all candidates will be required to pass a developmental (pedagogy) area assessment and appropriate
content area assessments.
Revised 3/1/2013
SAMPLE PLAN OF STUDY- Please consult your advisors every semester for your individual plan of study.
Fall Semester 1
BIOL 10100
CHM 11500
Spring Semester 2
BIOL 10200
CHM 11600
Fall Semester 3
BIOL 24300
Spring Semester 4
BIOL 24400 and
24401
BIOL l 33900
BIOL Core Elective
BIOL Elective
EDCI 49702
CHM 25500 and
25501
CHM 25600 and
25601
BIOL Core Elective
PHYS 22100
EDCI 34600
Fall Semester 5
Spring Semester 6
Fall Semester 7
Spring Semester 8
MA 22300 or prep
class
MA 22400 or prep
class
EDFA 20000
COM 11400
EDPS 22000
ENGL 10500
EDPS 26000
POL 30500 or HIST
33400
EDCI 35500
SCI 22000
Elective
Elective
PHYS 22000
EDCI 37000
EDCI 30900
BIOL 10700
ENGL 10000/10400
EDCI 36600
Elective
Elective
Revised 3/1/2013