General Science Education 5-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
GEO 230 Bison image Intro to Meteorology (CT)4
Critical Thinking Course3
Core 2
ENG 101 Bison image  Cap graduation image Beginning Composition3
ENG 201 Bison image  Cap graduation image Advanced Composition3
CMM 103 Bison image  Cap graduation image Fund Speech-Communication3
MTH 127 Bison image  Cap graduation image College Algebra-Expanded3-5
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 Social Science3
Core II Fine Arts3
Additional University Requirements
Writing Intensive3
Writing Intensive3
Multicultural or International3
CI 450 Bison image Stu Teach Secondary Ed (Capstone)12
Teaching Specialization
MTH 127 Bison image  Cap graduation image College Algebra-Expanded3-5
or MTH 130 Bison image College Algebra
MTH 122 Bison image Plane Trigonometry3
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 320Principles of Ecology (or any Environmental Science course)4
CHM 211 Bison image  Cap graduation image Principles of Chemistry I3
CHM 217 Bison image Principles of Chem Lab I2
CHM 212 Bison image  Cap graduation image Principles Chemistry II3
CHM 218 Bison image Principles of Chem Lab II2
GEO 230 Bison image Intro to Meteorology (CT)4
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
PHY 203 Bison image College Physics II3
PHY 204 Bison image General Physics 2 Laboratory1
PS 101 Bison image Introductory Astronomy (CT)4
PS 325Dev Scientific Thought4
Professional Education Core
EDF 201Ed Psych Developing Learner3
EDF 200Pre-Residency Clinical (four semesters)0
CISP 421 Cap graduation image Child with Exceptionalities3
EDF 435Classroom Assessment3
EDF 475Schools in a Diverse Society3
CI 345 Cap graduation image Crit Read Writ & Think3
CI 402Teach Mid Child Learners3
CI 449Instr & Clarm Mgt Sec Ed3
CISP 422Differentiate Instruction3
CI 415Int Meth & Mat: Sec Ed3
CI 470Level II Clinical Exp0
CI 450 Bison image Stu Teach Secondary Ed (Capstone)12
Free Elective1

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.

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 Cap graduation image - Milestone course: a key success marker for your major. See your advisor to discuss the importance of this course in your plan of study.