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Xavier University Catalog 2021-2022

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Xavier University Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Teaching Life Sciences, B.S.

Requirements for the Teaching Life Sciences Major

Undergraduate core curriculum requirements* :

See Undergraduate Core Curriculum

Mathematics:

Social sciences requirement completed within the professional courses.

Science requirement included within the major.

Major Requirements:

31 hours of education courses:

32 hours of biology courses:

and four hours of biology electives:

8 hours of chemistry courses:

7 hours of physics courses:

Note(s):

A 2.500 overall cumulative average must be attained; a 2.700 GPA must also be attained in education courses and in each area of certification.
The program meets the State of Ohio licensure requirements for Grades 7-12.
* The University core curriculum must be fulfilled to meet State of Ohio regulations in general education for teacher licensure.

TOTAL Minimum Hours Required for Degree: 120 Semester Hours

Scheduling Notes:

Consult the “Undergraduate Core Curriculum ” requirements of the Catalog.
E/RS Focus Elective requirement may be used to satisfy another element of the core or the major.
Required: 2.500 overall GPA; 2.700 GPA in education courses; 2.500 GPA in sciences.
This program meets the State of Ohio licensure requirements for grades 7 through 12.
* Diversity Curriculum Elective Requirement (6 credit hours) may be used to satisfy other elements of the core or the major. Courses must be taken from two different departments.
** 4 hours from BIOL 222 , BIOL 240 , BIOL 244 , BIOL 354 , BIOL 355 , BIOL 360 , BIOL 460 , BIOL 461