Biology, B.S.Ed.
Traditionally one of the strengths at Millersville, this program prepares students to be teaching biologists. Our goal is graduates who are highly competent biologist who are also highly effective in teaching biology at the secondary school level. The four-year program includes broad training in the physical and biological sciences and extensive coursework in professional education. Students who already hold baccalaureate pedigrees may also apply to be Biology certification students.
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Major in Biology, BSE
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BIOLOGY FOUNDATIONS
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Foundations of Biology with C- or higher4 hours
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Foundations of Biology
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REQUIRED BIOLOGY COURSES
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Biology majors must earn grades of C- (C minus) or higher in BIOL 101, 211, 221, 343, 362 and 364.
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ELECTIVES
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Choose 4 hours from:4 hours
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Any BIOL course(s)
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Note: This requirement may not be satisfied with BIOL 100, BIOL 204, BIOL 205, BIOL 207, BIOL 208, BIOL 247, BIOL 281, or BIOL 340.
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Professional Education
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EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
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REQUIRED EDUCATION COURSES
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ACCOMMODATIONS AND ADAPTATIONS
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STUDENT TEACHING
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Req Related for Biology, BSE
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For Biology Majors the G2 block of the Liberal Arts Core will be fulfilled by your required related coursework.
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CHEMISTRY
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A C- or higher in CHEM 111 and 112 is a pre-requisite for CHEM 235. A C- or higher in CHEM 231 is a pre-requisite for CHEM 232. Students considering going to graduate school for an advanced degree in Biology should take CHEM 231 + 232.
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Organic Chemistry - Choose 1 of the following options 1-2:4–8 hours
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Option 1. Organic Chemistry I and II
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Organic Chemistry 1
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Organic Chemistry 2
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Option 2. Short Course in Organic Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
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Biochemistry Chemistry I4 hours
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Biochemistry 1
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EARTH SCIENCE
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Earth Science 200-level and above - Choose 1 class from:
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Any 2-level ESCI course(s)
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Any 3-level ESCI course(s)
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Any 4-level ESCI course(s)
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MATHEMATICS
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Students considering graduate or professional school should take MATH 161.
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Precalculus, Calculus I or Honors Calculus - Choose 1 of the following:4–5 hours
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Precalculus
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Calculus 1
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Honors Calculus 1
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PHYSICS
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Choose 1 of the following options 1-2:8–10 hours
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Option 1. Physics with Algebra
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Physics 1 with Algebra
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Physics 2 with Algebra
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Option 2. Physics with Calculus
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Physics 1 with Calculus
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Physics 2 with Calculus
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Advanced Professional Studies, BSE
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APS REQUIREMENTS
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English Composition - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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English Composition
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Hnrs:English Composition
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English Literature - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Introduction to Literature
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World Literature 1
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World Literature 2
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Early British Literature
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Later British Literature
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American Literary Tradition I
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American Literary Tradition II
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H:Explorations in World Lit
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Reading Our World:
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Science Fiction
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African-American Literature 1
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Hnrs:African American Lit 1
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African American Literature 2
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Hnrs:African American Lit 2
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New Dimensions to World Lit
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Folklore and Literature
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Old Eng Lang and Literature
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Middle Eng Lang and Literature
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Mathematics
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48 earned (transcript) credit hours are required
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APS registration status
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You ARE NOT eligible to register for courses requiring APS status.
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ACT 126 - Educator Ethics Training
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You must submit your Educator Ethics Training.
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Pre-Service Testing Required
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Pre-Service Testing Status is indicated by one of the following: 1.) PSTA - Pre-Service Testing Accomplished: Verified passing pre-service test scores meet the requirement. 2.) PSTI - Pre-Service Testing Incomplete: Non-passing pre-service test scores were submitted prior to the August 1, 2015 policy change. Passing scores must still be achieved in order to meet the PA certification requirements. 3.) PSTU - Pre-Service Testing Unverified: Unofficial copies of pre-service test scores were submitted. Official scores must be sent from the testing company in order to meet PA certification requirements. 4.) PSTX - Pre-Service Testing Waived: Per PDE - ACT 136, the Pre-Service Testing Requirement has been waived.
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Pre-Service Testing Status is indicated by one of the following: 1.) PSTA - Pre-Service Testing Accomplished: Verified passing pre-service test scores meet the requirement. 2.) PSTI - Pre-Service Testing Incomplete: Non-passing pre-service test scores were submitted prior to the August 1, 2015 policy change. Passing scores must still be achieved in order to meet the PA certification requirements. 3.) PSTU - Pre-Service Testing Unverified: Unofficial copies of pre-service test scores were submitted. Official scores must be sent from the testing company in order to meet PA certification requirements. 4.) PSTX - Pre-Service Testing Waived: Per PDE - ACT 136, the Pre-Service Testing Requirement has been waived.
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Your GPA is below 3.0 - please see an advisor
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If you are given the 2.8 GPA Exception for graduation and you graduate with a GPA lower than 3.0, you must have higher certification test scores in order to meet PA state certification requirements.
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REQUIRED CLEARANCES
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ACT 114 - FBI Fingerprint Needed
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You must submit your FBI Fingerprint Clearance
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ACT 34 - Criminal Record Check Needed
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You must submit your Criminal Record Check
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ACT 151 - Child Abuse Clearance Needed
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You must submit your Child Abuse Clearance
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Negative TB Test or Chest X-ray Needed
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You must submit your Negative TB Test or Chest X-ray
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No dispositions-related holds
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If the requirement above is checked as complete, then there are currently no dispositions-related holds on your APS Status. Registration for APS courses is permitted when all APS requirements have been met. If it is incomplete, you have a hold and APS registration will not be allowed.
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Full Admission to APS
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