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College:	Education and Human Services
Degree:	Bachelor of Arts in Education
Major:	Science Education
Concentration:	Biology (6-12)
Effective Term:	Fall 2013

The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses in the right-hand column are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.

The National Science Education Standards and the Florida Science Curriculum Framework and Sunshine State Standards promote the importance of an inquiry orientation in science teaching. The Biology Education program supports less "coverage" of material and increased depth of understanding, appropriate use of instructional technology, and use of strategies to promote meaningful learning by all students. The science education programs emphasize a sound background in the instructional processes that help future teachers to justify and modify what they do in the classroom. In accordance with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) recommendations, they give teachers of each content area a general science background, as well as a specialized content emphasis. Click on the Students tab of the Career Services webpage for major exploration and employment information. Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an academic advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information. Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years. Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. General Education Math selection for First Time in College (FTIC) students is contingent upon Math Placement exam results, SAT/ACT math scores, the student’s major and/or credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc). Biology students will satisfy the six semester hours of General Education Mathematics and six semester hours of Natural Science with required Program Prerequisites. Education majors must complete all General Education course work with a grade of C or higher. A grade of D is acceptable in some General Education course work to meet university requirements, however D grades are not acceptable for Education majors. Visit the Department of Foundation and Secondary Education webpage for faculty contact names, additional information and for a complete list of Biology Education prerequisites. Students are encouraged to speak with College of Education faculty directly regarding questions about the teaching profession. Admission into the College of Education and Human Services requires a minimum of 60 semester hours or a state of Florida AA degree with a grade point average of 2.50 or better and passing scores on all four parts of the General Knowledge (GK) test by Term 5. Program admission requires a decision by a college administrator or faculty member. Students are not guaranteed admission into this program, and can not degree progress into Term 5 (61-75 hours) until admitted into this program. Find specific admission criteria for this program on your Degree Evaluation, college website, university catalog or consult your academic advisor. For more information visit the College of Education and Human Services Advising Office webpage. If preparation for MAC 2311 Calculus I is needed take MAC 1147 Precalculus or MAC 1105 College Algebra and MAC 1114 Trigonometry. Prerequisite for CHM 2045/2045L General Chemistry I with lab is completion of high school chemistry with a minimum grade of "B" or CHM 1025/1025L Introduction to Chemistry with lab. MAC 1105 College Algebra or MAC equivalent is also an enforced prerequisite for CHM 2045/2045L. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all course work. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.50 or better for each semester they are enrolled in a teacher education program. A level 2 background check (including fingerprints) done and verified by the school district in which the field/clinical experiences will be completed is required prior to the assignment of any student to a field/clinical experience. Students not cleared by the school district will not be permitted access to schools. All course work including successful completion of Field Labs I and II are prerequisites for Student Internship (Term 8). Courses with field lab requirements must be completed during fall and spring terms. Passing the Professional Education and Subject Area exams of the Florida Teachers Certification Exam (FTCE) is required for completion of internship and graduation. A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree. Students must complete at least 25 percent of the required degree credit hours in residence at UNF. Biology Education majors must complete 123 total hours.

The National Science Education Standards and the Florida Science Curriculum Framework and Sunshine State Standards promote the importance of an inquiry orientation in science teaching. The Biology Education program supports less "coverage" of material and increased depth of understanding, appropriate use of instructional technology, and use of strategies to promote meaningful learning by all students. The science education programs emphasize a sound background in the instructional processes that help future teachers to justify and modify what they do in the classroom. In accordance with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) recommendations, they give teachers of each content area a general science background, as well as a specialized content emphasis. Click on the Students tab of the Career Services webpage for major exploration and employment information.

Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an academic advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.

Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.

Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. General Education Math selection for First Time in College (FTIC) students is contingent upon Math Placement exam results, SAT/ACT math scores, the student’s major and/or credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc). Biology students will satisfy the six semester hours of General Education Mathematics and six semester hours of Natural Science with required Program Prerequisites. Education majors must complete all General Education course work with a grade of C or higher. A grade of D is acceptable in some General Education course work to meet university requirements, however D grades are not acceptable for Education majors.
Visit the Department of Foundation and Secondary Education webpage for faculty contact names, additional information and for a complete list of Biology Education prerequisites. Students are encouraged to speak with College of Education faculty directly regarding questions about the teaching profession.
Admission into the College of Education and Human Services requires a minimum of 60 semester hours or a state of Florida AA degree with a grade point average of 2.50 or better and passing scores on all four parts of the General Knowledge (GK) test by Term 5. Program admission requires a decision by a college administrator or faculty member. Students are not guaranteed admission into this program, and can not degree progress into Term 5 (61-75 hours) until admitted into this program. Find specific admission criteria for this program on your Degree Evaluation, college website, university catalog or consult your academic advisor. For more information visit the College of Education and Human Services Advising Office webpage.
If preparation for MAC 2311 Calculus I is needed take MAC 1147 Precalculus or MAC 1105 College Algebra and MAC 1114 Trigonometry. Prerequisite for CHM 2045/2045L General Chemistry I with lab is completion of high school chemistry with a minimum grade of "B" or CHM 1025/1025L Introduction to Chemistry with lab. MAC 1105 College Algebra or MAC equivalent is also an enforced prerequisite for CHM 2045/2045L.
A minimum grade of "C" is required in all course work.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.50 or better for each semester they are enrolled in a teacher education program.
A level 2 background check (including fingerprints) done and verified by the school district in which the field/clinical experiences will be completed is required prior to the assignment of any student to a field/clinical experience. Students not cleared by the school district will not be permitted access to schools.
All course work including successful completion of Field Labs I and II are prerequisites for Student Internship (Term 8). Courses with field lab requirements must be completed during fall and spring terms.
Passing the Professional Education and Subject Area exams of the Florida Teachers Certification Exam (FTCE) is required for completion of internship and graduation.
A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree. Students must complete at least 25 percent of the required degree credit hours in residence at UNF. Biology Education majors must complete 123 total hours.

Total Hours:	14

Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
ENC1101 (GW) Rhetoric and Writing OR ENC1143 (GW) Rhetoric and Narrative	3
EDF1005 Intro to Teaching Profession (Program Prerequisite)	3
BSC1010C General Biology I (Satisfies General Ed Natural Science and Program Prereq)	4
Select a Math course (Recommend MAC1147 Precalculus	4
or MAC2311 Calculus I -Satisfies General Education Math)

Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
ENC1101 (GW) Rhetoric and Writing OR ENC1143 (GW) Rhetoric and Narrative	3	BSC1010C General Bio I Minimum Grade C
(Select the English course not taken in Term 1)
EDF2085 Intro to Diversity Educators (Program Prerequisite)	3
BSC1011C General Biology II (Satisfies General Ed Natural Science and Program Prereq)	4
MAC2311 (GM) Calculus I (If not taken in Term 1 - Satisfies General Ed Math	4
and Program Prerequisite)
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3
Total Hours:	17

Summer 1
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
Take General Knowledge (GK) Test. Submit test score
results to COEHS Advising Office.

Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
Select a third Gen Ed English Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3	EDF1005 Intro to Teaching Profession Minimum Grade C
EME2040 Intro to Tech for Educators (Program Prerequisite)	3	EDF2085 Intro to Diversity for Educators Min Grade C
BSC2012C General Biology III	4	BSC1011C General Biology II Minimum Grade C
CHM2045 General Chemistry I (Prerequisite for CHM2046/2046L)	3	FTCE General Knowledge Exam
CHM2045L General Chemistry I Laboratory (Prerequisite for CHM2046/2046L)	1
Total Hours:	14

Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
CHM2046 General Chemistry II (Prerequisite for CHM2210/2210L)	3	EME2040 Intro to Technology for Educators Minimum Grade C
CHM2046L Gen Chem II Lab (Prerequisite for CHM2210/2210L)	1	CHM2045/2045L General Chemistry I with Lab Min Grade C
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3	MAC2311 Calculus I Minimum Grade C
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3	General Education Requirements
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3
Total Hours:	16

Summer 2
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers

Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
EDF3151 Educational Psychology	3	EDG3323 The Learning Process Minimum Grade C
EDG3323 The Learning Process	3	EDF3945 Field Laboratory I Minimum Grade C
EDF3945 Field Laboratory I (Offered Fall and Spring terms only)	2	BSC2012C General Biology III Minimum Grade C
CHM2210 Organic Chemistry I (Typically offered Fall, Spring and Summer terms)	3	CHM2046/2046L General Chemistry II with Lab Min Grade C
CHM2210L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Typically offered Fall, Spring and Summer terms)	1
Total Hours:	12

Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
TSL4324 TESOL for Content Area Teacher (Offered Fall and Spring terms only)	3	EDF3151 Educational Psychology Minimum Grade C
PCB3023C Molecular and Cell Biology (Typically offered Fall, Spring and Summer terms)	4	CHM2210 Organic Chemistry I Minimum Grade C
PCB3043C Principles of Ecology (Typically offered Fall, Spring and Summer terms)	4	CHM2210L Organic Chemistry I Lab Min Grade C
Select an additional science course 3000/4000 level:	3
AST/BCH/BOT/BSC/CHM/CHS/MCB/PCB/PHY/PHZ/PSC/ISC/ZOO
Total Hours:	14

Summer 3
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
EDF4444 Assessment of Learn/Behavior	3
EDG4410 Classroom Managment Commun	3
Select an additional 3000/4000 level Science course:	3
AST/BCH/BOT/BSC/CHM/CHS/MCB/PCB/PHY/PHZ/PSC/ISC/ZOO
Total Hours:	9

Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
SCE4330 Special Meth:Secondary Science (Offered Fall term only)	3	EDF4444 Assessment of Learn/Behavior Minimum Grade C
RED3333 Content Area Reading	3	EDG4410 Classroom Managment Commun Minimum Grade C
EDF3946 Field Laboratory II (Offered Fall and Spring terms only)	2	EDF3946 Field Laboratory II Minimum Grade C
PCB3063C Genetics (Typically offered Fall, Spring and Summer terms)	4	Biology 6-12 Major Requirement s
MCB3020C Microbial Biology (Typically offered Fall and Summer terms)	4	2.5 GPA prior to Student Internship (ESE 4943)
Total Hours:	16

Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
ESE4943 Student Internship (Offered Fall and Spring terms only)	12
Total Hours:	12
Total Program Hours:	123

The Osprey Map is not a contract between the University of North Florida and the student. It should be used as a general guide for the purpose of meeting requirements and constructing course schedules. The Map may be altered periodically to meet the objectives of the academic program or the university.

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