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Life Science Major (B.S.E.)—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]

The adolescent/adult education (ADED) Life Science program is a four-year degree that prepares candidates for licensure in life science, grades 7-12. Students take a broad range of science-content courses from the geology, geography, chemistry and physics departments and specialize in biology content. Life Science majors complete most of their content coursework during their first three years; methods coursework typically begins during the spring of their third year. During the final year of the program, candidates complete remaining content courses, science teaching methods courses, a year-long placement in a local school district which concludes with 12 weeks of student teaching in the spring.

Life Science students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisor early in their programs because many courses must be sequenced carefully.

Notes:
1. Students enrolling in ADED 32142 must have been admitted to advanced study. This course is a prerequisite for the Special Methods Course I, II and Field Work Practicum.

2. Special Methods Course II and Field Work Practicum are to be taken together the fall prior to student teaching.

3. Students must earn a minimum grade of C (2.00) in all professional and major coursework. A 2.60 GPA in all major coursework is required for admission to advanced study,
    student teaching and graduation.

4. For Praxis II testing requirements and information, contact the Vacca Office of Student Services.