Biology (BA) - Secondary Education Track
Program of Study
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 1 | 4-5 | |
Choose one of the following communication options | 3 | |
Public Speaking | ||
Foreign Language Course Options | ||
AMSL, ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, JAPN, KREN, LATIN, PORT, SPAN - 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002; SWAH - 1001, 1002. | ||
Take one of the following courses | 1-2 | |
Scholarship Across the Disciplines | ||
Introduction to Servant Leadership | ||
Perspectives 1-hour | ||
Perspectives 2-hour | ||
Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 1 | 3-7 | |
DATA 1501 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
MATH 1001 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
MATH 1101 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
MATH 1113 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
MATH 1125 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
MATH 1131 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
MATH 1132 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
MATH 1165 | Computer-Assisted Problem Solving | 3 |
MATH 1401 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
MATH 1501 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH 2125 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
STAT 1401 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History | 6 | |
HIST 2111 | U. S. History to 1865 | 3 |
or HIST 2112 | U. S. History since 1865 | |
POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | 6 | |
Select one Fine Arts course | 3 | |
Art Appreciation | ||
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic | ||
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
Theatre Appreciation | ||
Comparative Arts 2 | ||
Select one Humanities course | 3 | |
World Literature I | ||
World Literature II | ||
The Western Intellectual Tradition | ||
Introduction to Digital Humanities | ||
Introduction to Philosophy | ||
Comparative Arts 2 | ||
Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing | 6 | |
ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,3 | 7-11 | |
ANTH 1145 | Human Origins | 3 |
ASTR 1105 | Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System | 3 |
ASTR 1106 | Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | 3 |
ASTR 1305 | Descriptive Astronomy Lab | 1 |
ATSC 1112 | Understanding the Weather | 3 |
ATSC 1112L | Understanding the Weather Lab | 1 |
BIOL 1125 | Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab | 3 |
BIOL 1215K | Introductory Biology | 4 |
BIOL 1225K | Contemporary Issues in Biology with Lab | 4 |
CHEM 1151 & 1151L | Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
CHEM 1152 & 1152L | Survey of Chemistry II and Survey of Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
CHEM 1211 & 1211L | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
CHEM 1212 & 1212L | Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
CPSC 1105 | Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology | 3 |
CPSC 1301K | Computer Science I | 4 |
ENVS 1105 | Environmental Studies | 3 |
ENVS 1105L | Environmental Studies Laboratory | 1 |
ENVS 1205K | Sustainability and the Environment | 4 |
GEOG 2215 | Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
GEOL 1110 | Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment | 3 |
GEOL 1121 | Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology | 3 |
GEOL 1121L | Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab | 1 |
GEOL 1122 | Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology | 3 |
GEOL 1322 | Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab | 1 |
GEOL 2225 | The Fossil Record | 4 |
PHYS 1111 & PHYS 1311 | Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics I Lab | 4 |
PHYS 1112 & PHYS 1312 | Introductory Physics II and Introductory Physics II Lab | 4 |
PHYS 1125 | Physics of Color and Sound | 3 |
PHYS 1325 | Physics of Color and Sound Lab | 1 |
PHYS 2211 & PHYS 2311 | Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics I Lab | 4 |
PHYS 2212 & PHYS 2312 | Principles of Physics II and Principles of Physics II Lab | 4 |
Core IMPACTS Area : Social Sciences | 6 | |
Select one Behavioral Science course | ||
Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
Principles of Microeconomics | ||
Moral Philosophy | ||
Introduction to General Psychology | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Select one World Cultures course | 3 | |
Discovering Archaeology | ||
Cultural Anthropology | ||
Ancient World Civilizations | ||
Language and Culture | ||
Language and Culture | ||
World Regional Geography | ||
World History to 1500 | ||
World History since 1500 | ||
Understanding Non-Western Cultures | ||
Core IMPACTS Total Hours | 42 | |
Health and Wellness | 3 | |
KINS 1106 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 |
or PHED 1205 | Concepts of Fitness | |
Select one of the following | 1 | |
Any PEDS course | ||
Body Mapping (Music Majors Only) |
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The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours.
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ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once.
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At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Core Requirements | ||
Complete the core requirements for this program | 45 | |
Field of Study Requirements | ||
Minimum grade of C is required | ||
BIOL 1107K | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
BIOL 1108K | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
BIOL 2206K | Organismic Biology I | 4 |
BIOL 2207K | Organismic Biology II | 4 |
Apply two hours of Guided Electives | 2 | |
Field of Study Requirements Total | 18 | |
Required for the Major | ||
Minimum grade of C is required except for Foreign Language | ||
BIOL 3215K | Cell Biology | 4 |
BIOL 3216K | Genetics | 4 |
BIOL 3217K | Ecology | 4 |
BIOL 4795 | Capstone Senior Seminar | 2 |
Foreign Language 1001 | 3 | |
Foreign Language 1002 | 3 | |
Foreign Language 2001 | 3 | |
Use a general elective to substitute for any foreign language courses tested out of or used in Core IMPACTS: Humanities | ||
Select the following UTeach Columbus Courses (only two attempts allowed for each of the following courses): | ||
SPED 4115 | Teaching Math and Science to Exceptional Learners (Students must earn a grade of B or better in order to be certified to teach in the state of Georgia.) | 2 |
UTCH 1201 | Step I: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching | 1 |
UTCH 1202 | Step II: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design | 1 |
UTCH 2105 | Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science | 3 |
UTCH 2203 | Step III: Technological and Pedagogical Content Knowledge | 3 |
UTCH 3205 | Classroom Interactions | 3 |
UTCH 3215 | Research Methods | 3 |
UTCH 4205 | Inquiry-Based Instruction | 3 |
UTCH 4485 | Student Teaching | 9 |
UTCH 4795 | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
Required for the Major Total | 52 | |
Major Electives | ||
Minimum grade of C is required | ||
Select 3-4 credits from Cellular and Molecular Biology Electives | 3-4 | |
Medical Genetics and Genomics | ||
Neuroscience | ||
Developmental Biology | ||
Histology and Histotechniques | ||
Cell and Molecular Techniques | ||
Introduction to Virology | ||
Immunology | ||
Microbial Pathogenesis | ||
Genomics and Bioinformatics Lab | ||
Neuroscience Lab | ||
Selected Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
Select 3-4 credits from Ecological and Evolutionary Electives | 3-4 | |
Aquatic Biology | ||
Community Ecology | ||
Conservation Genetics | ||
Plant Ecology | ||
Environmental Toxicology | ||
Animal Communication | ||
Selected Topics in Ecological and Evolutionary Biology | ||
Major Electives Total | 7-8 | |
General Electives | ||
Select 0-4 credits | 0-4 | |
General Electives Total | 0-4 | |
Total Credit Hours | 123 |
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If ITDS 2125 Historical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Science and Mathematics is not taken in Area C.
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At least one course must include lab and/or field experience.
Program Map
Suggested four year course schedule with MATH 0999C or MATH 0999B
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credit Hours | |
Area B2 | ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) | 1 |
AREA C | Fine Arts | 3 |
AREA E | World Culture | 3 |
BIOL 1715 | Professionalism and Careers in Biology (recommended Area F Guided Elective; minimum grade of C) | 1 |
ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
MATH 1111 | College Algebra (minimum grade of C) 1 | 3 |
Support for College Algebra B 2 or Support for College Algebra C |
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Credit Hours | 14 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 1231K | minimum grade of C | 4 |
CHEM 1211 & 1211L |
Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab (minimum grade of C) |
4 |
ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
MATH 1113 | Pre-Calculus (minimum grade of C) 3 | 4 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 1232K | minimum grade of C | 4 |
CHEM 1212 & 1212L |
Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Lab (minimum grade of C) |
4 |
ITDS 2125 | Historical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Science and Mathematics (minimum grade of C) 4 | 3 |
Area B1 | COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002. (Recommend FL 1001 for BA Biology Sec Ed majors) | 3 |
KINS 1106 or PHED 1205 |
Lifetime Wellness or Concepts of Fitness |
2 |
UTCH 1201 | Step I: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
Credit Hours | 17 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 2206K | Organismic Biology I (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
BIOL 2207K | Organismic Biology II (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
AREA G | Foreign Language 1002 (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
STAT 1401 | Elementary Statistics (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
UTCH 1202 | Step II: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
PEDS Activity | 1 | |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 3215K | Cell Biology (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
BIOL 3216K | Genetics (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
AREA G | Foreign Language 2001 (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
UTCH 2105 | Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
UTCH 3215 | Research Methods (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 17 | |
Spring | ||
AREA E | Behavioral Science | 3 |
BIOL 3217K | Ecology (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
AREA H | BIOL Cell/Molecular Senior Elective (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
Area C | Humanities 4 | 3 |
UTCH 3205 | Classroom Interactions (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 17 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 4795 | Capstone Senior Seminar (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
AREA H | BIOL Ecology/Evolution Senior Elective (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
U. S. History to 1865 or U. S. History since 1865 |
3 |
POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
UTCH 4205 | Inquiry-Based Instruction (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
SPED 4115 | Teaching Math and Science to Exceptional Learners (minimum grade of B; see note below) | 2 |
There is a recent rule change for certification from the GaPSC. As of July 1, 2019, students must make a B or higher in the Exceptional Children's course. The course could be any of the following depending on your major: SPED 2256, EDCI 6228, KINS 4245, SPED 4115, PHED 6219 This rule change will not affect your graduation but you cannot become a certified educator with the state of Georgia until you receive the grade of B or higher in this course. |
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UTCH 4485 | Student Teaching | 9 |
UTCH 4795 | Student Teaching Seminar (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Total Credit Hours | 123 |
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MATH 1111 College Algebra has 3 credits that will count in Area I.
- 2
MATH 0999B (2 credits) or MATH 0999C (1 credit) do not count toward the degree. These courses are support courses, if needed, for MATH 1111 College Algebra.
- 3
MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus has 4 credits. Count 3 credits in Area A and 1 credit in Area F.
- 4
ITDS 2125 Historical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Science and Mathematics is recommended in Area C Humanities. If not taken for Area C, it can be taken for Area G.
Suggested four year course schedule with MATH 1111 College Algebra.
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credit Hours | |
Area B2 | ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) | 1 |
AREA C | Fine Arts | 3 |
BIOL 1231K | minimum grade of C | 4 |
BIOL 1715 | Professionalism and Careers in Biology (recommended Area F Guided Elective; minimum grade of C) | 1 |
ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
MATH 1111 | College Algebra (minimum grade of C) 1 | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 1232K | minimum grade of C | 4 |
CHEM 1211 & 1211L |
Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab (minimum grade of C) |
4 |
ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
MATH 1113 | Pre-Calculus (minimum grade of C) 2 | 4 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 2206K | Organismic Biology I (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
CHEM 1212 & 1212L |
Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Lab (minimum grade of C) |
4 |
Area B1 | COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002. (Recommend FL 1001 for BA Biology Sec Ed majors) | 3 |
ITDS 2125 | Historical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Science and Mathematics (minimum grade of C) 3 | 3 |
KINS 1106 or PHED 1205 |
Lifetime Wellness or Concepts of Fitness |
2 |
UTCH 1201 | Step I: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
Credit Hours | 17 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 2207K | Organismic Biology II (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
BIOL 3216K | Genetics (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
AREA G | Foreign Language 1002 (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
PEDS Activity | 1 | |
STAT 1401 | Elementary Statistics (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
UTCH 1202 | Step II: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 3215K | Cell Biology (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
Area C | Humanities 3 | 3 |
AREA G | Foreign Language 2001 (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
UTCH 2105 | Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
UTCH 3215 | Research Methods (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
AREA E | Behavioral Science | 3 |
AREA E | World Cultures | 3 |
AREA H | BIOL Cell/Molecular Senior Elective (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
BIOL 3217K | Ecology | 4 |
UTCH 3205 | Classroom Interactions (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 17 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 4795 | Capstone Senior Seminar (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
AREA H | BIOL Ecology/Evolution Senior Elective (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
U. S. History to 1865 or U. S. History since 1865 |
3 |
POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
UTCH 4205 | Inquiry-Based Instruction (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
SPED 4115 | Teaching Math and Science to Exceptional Learners (minimum grade of B; see note below) | 2 |
There is a recent rule change for certification from the GaPSC. As of July 1, 2019, students must make a B or higher in the Exceptional Children's course. The course could be any of the following depending on your major: SPED 2256, EDCI 6228, KINS 4245, SPED 4115, PHED 6219 This rule change will not affect your graduation but you cannot become a certified educator with the state of Georgia until you receive the grade of B or higher in this course. |
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UTCH 4485 | Student Teaching | 9 |
UTCH 4795 | Student Teaching Seminar (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Total Credit Hours | 123 |
- 1
MATH 1111 College Algebra has 3 credits that will count in Area I.
- 2
MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus has 4 credits. Count 3 credits in Area A and 1 credit in Area F.
- 3
ITDS 2125 Historical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Science and Mathematics is recommended in Area C Humanities. If not taken for Area C, it can be taken for Area G.
Suggested four year course schedule with MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus or higher.
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credit Hours | |
Area B2 | ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) | 1 |
AREA C | Fine Arts | 3 |
BIOL 1231K | minimum grade of C | 4 |
BIOL 1715 | Professionalism and Careers in Biology (recommended Area F Guided Elective; minimum grade of C) | 1 |
CHEM 1211 & 1211L |
Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab (minimum grade of C) |
4 |
ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 1232K | minimum grade of C | 4 |
CHEM 1212 & 1212L |
Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Lab (minimum grade of C) |
4 |
ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
MATH 1113 | Pre-Calculus (minimum grade of C) 1 | 4 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 2206K | Organismic Biology I (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
Area B1 | COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002. (Recommend FL 1001 for BA Biology Sec Ed majors) | 3 |
ITDS 2125 | Historical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Science and Mathematics (minimum grade of C) 2 | 3 |
KINS 1106 or PHED 1205 |
Lifetime Wellness or Concepts of Fitness |
2 |
STAT 1401 | Elementary Statistics (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
UTCH 1201 | Step I: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 2207K | Organismic Biology II (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
BIOL 3216K | Genetics (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
Area C | Humanities 2 | 3 |
AREA G | Foreign Language 1002 (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
PEDS Activity | 1 | |
UTCH 1202 | Step II: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
AREA I | Elective | 3 |
BIOL 3215K | Cell Biology (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
AREA G | Foreign Language 2001 (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
UTCH 2105 | Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
UTCH 3215 | Research Methods (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
AREA E | Behavioral Science | 3 |
AREA E | World Culture | 3 |
AREA H | BIOL Cell/Molecular Senior Elective (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
BIOL 3217K | Ecology | 4 |
UTCH 3205 | Classroom Interactions (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 17 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 4795 | Capstone Senior Seminar (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
AREA H | BIOL Ecology/Evolution Senior Elective (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
U. S. History to 1865 or U. S. History since 1865 |
3 |
POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
UTCH 4205 | Inquiry-Based Instruction (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
SPED 4115 | Teaching Math and Science to Exceptional Learners (minimum grade of B; see note below) | 2 |
There is a recent rule change for certification from the GaPSC. As of July 1, 2019, students must make a B or higher in the Exceptional Children's course. The course could be any of the following depending on your major: SPED 2256, EDCI 6228, KINS 4245, SPED 4115, PHED 6219 This rule change will not affect your graduation but you cannot become a certified educator with the state of Georgia until you receive the grade of B or higher in this course. |
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UTCH 4485 | Student Teaching | 9 |
UTCH 4795 | Student Teaching Seminar (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Total Credit Hours | 123 |
Admission Requirements
In order to declare a major in biology, a student is required to have an overall GPA of 2.5. During the sophomore year, students intending to complete a teacher education program make formal application to the teacher education program. Normally, this occurs after the student has completed three semesters of full-time course work. Application is made to the COEHP Office of Student Advising and Field Experiences. For a list of current admission requirements, go to https://safe.columbusstate.edu/teacher_ed.php.
Additional Program Requirements
Students must receive a grade of "C" or better for all classes in Areas D, F, G, and H. Classes with grades lower than a "C" cannot be used to satisfy prerequisite requirements for courses required in the major. To complete a degree in biology, students must obtain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 in all science courses applied to graduation. For teacher certification, students must obtain a minimum overall and CSU grade point average of 2.5. Prior to the student teaching semester, students must meet all requirements for admission to Student Teaching. For a list of current requirements, go to https://safe.columbusstate.edu/stu_teach.php.
To be recommended for teacher certification, students must pass the GACE Biology Test I and Test II (for additional information on the GACE, go to https://gace.ets.org/).