Biological Science Education 9-Adult, B.A.

Course Requirements

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The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.

Core Curriculum
Core 1: Critical Thinking
FYS 100First Yr Sem Critical Thinking3
Critical Thinking Course3
Critical Thinking Course3
Core 2
ENG 101 Bison image Beginning Composition3
ENG 201 Bison image Advanced Composition3
CMM 103 Bison image Fund Speech-Communication3
MTH 127 Bison image College Algebra-Expanded5
or MTH 130 Bison image College Algebra
BSC 120 Bison image Principles of Biology I3
BSC 120L Bison image Principles of Biology I Lab1
Core II Humanities3
Core II Fine Arts3
Core II Social Science3
Additional University Requirements
Writing Intensive3
Writing Intensive3
Multicultural or International3
Teaching Specialization
CI 451Residency II - Secondary4-12
MTH 122 Bison image Plane Trigonometry3
MTH 127 Bison image College Algebra-Expanded5
or MTH 130 Bison image College Algebra
BSC 120 Bison image Principles of Biology I3
BSC 120L Bison image Principles of Biology I Lab1
BSC 121 Bison image Principles of Biology3
BSC 121L Bison image Prin of Biology II Lab1
BSC 227Human Anatomy3
BSC 227LHuman Anatomy Lab1
Select one of the following:3-4
BSC 302
Principles of Microbiology
BSC 430
Plant Ecology
BSC 460
Conservation Biology
BSC 312Invertebrate Zoology4
BSC 320Principles of Ecology4
BSC 322Principles Cell Biology4
BSC 324Principles of Genetics4
BSC 416Plant Taxonomy4
CHM 211 Bison image Principles of Chemistry I3
CHM 217 Bison image Principles of Chem Lab I2
CHM 212 Bison image Principles Chemistry II3
CHM 218 Bison image Principles of Chem Lab II2
GLY 200 Bison image The Dynamic Earth3
GLY 210L Bison image Earth Materials Lab1
PHY 201 Bison image College Physics I3
PHY 202 Bison image General Physics I Laboratory1
PS 325Dev Scientific Thought4
BSC 491 Bison image Capstone Experience2
Professional Education Core
EDF 200Pre-Residency Clinical (40 hour clinical each semester for four semesters)0
EDF 201Ed Psych Developing Learner3
CISP 421Child with Exceptionalities3
EDF 435Classroom Assessment3
EDF 475Schools in a Diverse Society3
CI 345Crit Read Writ & Think3
CI 449Instr & Clarm Mgt Sec Ed3
CISP 422Differentiate Instruction3
CI 415Int Meth & Mat: Sec Ed3
CI 470Residency I Clinical0
CI 451Residency II - Secondary4-12

Major Information

Admission Requirements for ADMI 4

  1. Grade Point Average of 2.80 or higher (both MU and overall),
  2. EDF 201 Ed Psych Developing Learner (grade “C” or better) and EDF 200 Pre-Residency Clinical (credit),
  3. Passing scores on the PRAXIS Core exam – all 3 areas OR exemption,
  4. Portfolio in LiveText which includes:
    • Self-Assessment,
    • Writing Sample and
    • Three Recommendations,
  5. 21 ACT composite score,
  6. MU students: Completion of 26 credit hours,
  7. Transfer students: Completion of 12 Marshall University credit hours.

Admission Requirements for ADMI 5

  1. 12 hours of completed Professional Education Core courses,
  2. 2.8 GPA overall, at MU, and in Teaching Specialization,
  3. 3.0 GPA in Professional Education Core

Admission Requirements for Student Teaching

  1. At least 90% of Teaching Specialization courses completed,
  2. Minimum of 100 credit hours completed,
  3. 2.8 GPA overall, at MU, and in Teaching Specialization,
  4. 3.0 GPA in Professional Education Core,
  5. Completion of all Professional Education Core Courses
  • Many courses require clinical experience in public school during normal school hours. Schedule open time accordingly.
  • Students should monitor their program of study carefully due to ongoing curricular changes.
  • All coursework in Teaching Specialization and Professional Education Core must be completed with a grade of C or better.
  • West Virginia law mandates that all persons entering a school or having contact with students must have completed a background check and have not been found on the sexual offender registry prior to entering a school. Each county and school can also use the results of that background check as a basis for admitting or denying admittance. It is the procedure of the Marshall University College of Education and Professional Development that every student will obtain a background check prior to being placed in a school setting.

Semester Plan

The College of Education and Professional Development has the distinction of being the oldest part of Marshall University. The Undergraduate Teacher Education program includes elementary, secondary, educational foundations, and educational computing for pre-service teachers. The secondary programs are designed for those wanting to teach content to middle school and/or high school students. The educational foundations are designed for those entering the education field. Students receive broad content knowledge in the core academic area of choice as well as in the art and science of teaching children.

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Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterCredit Hours
Core II Fine Arts 3
MTH 127 Bison image  Cap graduation image
or MTH 130 Bison image
College Algebra-Expanded
or College Algebra
 3-5
CMM 103 Bison image Fund Speech-Communication 3
ENG 101 Bison image  Cap graduation image Beginning Composition 3
FYS 100 Cap graduation image First Yr Sem Critical Thinking 3
UNI 100 Freshman First Class 1
 Credit Hours16-18
Second Semester
BSC 120 Bison image  Cap graduation image Principles of Biology I 3
BSC 120L Bison image Principles of Biology I Lab 1
GLY 200 Bison image The Dynamic Earth 3
GLY 210L Bison image Earth Materials Lab 1
MTH 122 Bison image Plane Trigonometry 3
ENG 201 Bison image  Cap graduation image Advanced Composition 3
Critical Thinking (WI) 3
 Credit Hours17
Second Year
First Semester
BSC 121 Bison image Principles of Biology 3
BSC 121L Bison image Prin of Biology II Lab 1
CHM 211 Bison image  Cap graduation image Principles of Chemistry I 3
CHM 217 Bison image Principles of Chem Lab I 2
EDF 200 Pre-Residency Clinical 0
EDF 201 Ed Psych Developing Learner 3
Core II Social Science (CT, M/I) 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Semester
BSC 227 Human Anatomy 3
BSC 227L Human Anatomy Lab 1
BSC 320 Principles of Ecology 4
CHM 212 Bison image Principles Chemistry II 3
CHM 218 Bison image Principles of Chem Lab II 2
Core II Humanities (WI) 3
EDF 200 Pre-Residency Clinical 0
 Credit Hours16
Third Year
First Semester
BSC 322 Principles Cell Biology 4
CI 345 Cap graduation image Crit Read Writ & Think 3
CISP 421 Cap graduation image Child with Exceptionalities 3
PHY 201 Bison image College Physics I 3
PHY 202 Bison image General Physics I Laboratory 1
EDF 200 Pre-Residency Clinical 0
 Credit Hours14
Second Semester
BSC 324 Principles of Genetics 4
CI 449 Instr & Clarm Mgt Sec Ed 3
CISP 422 Differentiate Instruction 3
EDF 435 Classroom Assessment 3
PS 325 Dev Scientific Thought 4
EDF 200 Pre-Residency Clinical 0
 Credit Hours17
Fourth Year
First Semester
BSC 312 Invertebrate Zoology 4
BSC 416 Plant Taxonomy 4
CI 415 Int Meth & Mat: Sec Ed 3
CI 470 Residency I Clinical 0
Select one of the following: 3-4
BSC 302
 Principles of Microbiology
BSC 430
 Plant Ecology
BSC 460
 Conservation Biology
BSC 491 Bison image Capstone Experience 2
 Credit Hours16-17
Second Semester
CI 451 Residency II - Secondary 12
EDF 475 Schools in a Diverse Society 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours126-129