Biological Sciences, BA, Life/Earth Science Education Concentration (GPS)

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample four-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only. This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary. This suggested four-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments.

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours. To graduate in four years, students must earn an average of 15 credit hours per semester (fall and spring). The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and placement in math and writing.

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Fall One

BIO 1110 - Freshman Seminar Bio Sciences Credit Hour(s): 1
BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4 *
BIO 1120L - Cells & Genes Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 1280 - College Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Notes:

ENG 1100 has placement requirements for enrollment. Check the course information by clicking on the courses above.
A grade of C or higher in ENG 1100 is required for enrollment in ENG 2100.
Enrollment eligibility for all math (MTH) classes is based on your Math Placement Level (MPL). Additional MTH courses may be required as a prerequisite to this course.
UVC 1010 will be taken for 1 credit hour.

Spring One

BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4 *
BIO 1150L - Organisms & Ecosystems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3 *
STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4 *
or
STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4 *
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Note:

Enrollment eligibility for all statistics (STT) classes is based on your Math Placement Level (MPL). Additional DEV courses may be required as a prerequisite to this course.

Fall Two

BIO 2100 - Orientation Seminar in Biological Sciences Credit Hour(s): 1
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1210R - General Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
ED 2650 - Early Field Experience I: Introduction to the Education Profession Credit Hour(s): 1
EES 2510 - Earth Systems Credit Hour(s): 4
EES 2510L - Earth Systems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
or
EES 3450 - Concepts in Earth Science I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Spring Two

BIO 2310 - Evolution and Ecology Credit Hour(s): 4 (IW)
BIO 2310L - Evolution and Ecology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1220R - General Chemistry Lab II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
ED 2700 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3 *
ED 2750 - Early Field Experience II: Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1 **
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Fall Three

BIO 2110 - Principles of Molecular and Classical Genetics Credit Hour(s): 3 **
ED 2800 - Cultural Humility for Working with Youth Credit Hour(s): 3 *
EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3 *
EES 3250 - Climate Change Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 1060 - Astronomy Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 1060L - Astronomy Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Note:

If pursuing licensure, apply for admission to the AYA Licensure program in the College of Health, Education, and Human Services upon completion of of this semester.

Spring Three

BIO 2120 - Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 3 **
EES 2550 - Earth History Credit Hour(s): 4
EES 2550L - Earth History Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 1110R - Principles of Physics I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
Major Elective Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Fall Four

Major Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
General Electives Credit Hour(s): 12

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Four

Major Capstone Course Credit Hour(s): 1-5*
Major Elective Credit Hour(s): 1-5*
Non-CoSM Concentration Electives Credit Hour(s): 5
General Electives Credit Hour(s): 5

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Note:

* A total of 3 credit hours is required between these two areas.

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Notes:

A minimum GPA of 2.60 or higher is required for teacher licensure programs.
* All teacher education courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher. This includes the following courses: ED 2600, ED 2700, and EDS 2900. A grade of P is required in ED 2650 and ED 2750.
** All teaching content courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.