Complete 2012-2014 Undergraduate Catalog - Virginia State ...

JUNIOR YEAR
Total Hours
1st semester Sem hrs 2nd Semester Sem hrs
EDUC 315
3 PSYC 212 Human Growth and 3 4
Data Driven
Development
Instructional Design
Principles of Genetics
Principles of Genetics Laboratory
3
3 6
Management in Educational Settings
1 BIOL 324 Ecology 3 4
3 BIOL 324 Ecology Laboratory 1 4
1 GEES 181 Earth Science 3 4
IyLaboratory
3 GEES 181 Earth Science Laboratory 1 4
Laboratory
1 Physical Education Elective 3 4
Totals 15 15 30
SENIOR YEAR
Total Hours
1st semester Sem hrs 2nd Semester Sem hrs
EDUC 424
Critical Issues in Education
2
Student Teaching in Biology
3 5
Biology Restrictive
Elective and Lab
BIOL 447
Seminar in Biology
BIOL 428 Teaching Science
in Secondary Schools
4
3 5
Student Teaching Seminar
2 9 11
3 3
BIOL 446
2 2
Investigations and Research
EDUC 427
3 3
Reading in The Subject Area
Totals 16 15 29
Additional Requirements for B.S. in Biology with a minor in Secondary Education
Freshman Year:
• Take and pass Praxis I Assessment
*Students not ready for MATH 121 in their Freshman Year may take MATH120. However, the
credits do not count toward the total number of semester hours needed to complete the degree
requirements.
Sophomore Year:
Students must complete admission to Teacher Education Professional Program.
Senior Year:
Student must take and pass Praxis II in Biology prior to student teaching.