Biological Sciences with Secondary Education Concentration
Earn your bachelor's of science degree in biological sciences AND your teaching certification by following the sample matriculation below. Course offerings may be fall or spring only. Consult course offerings for section availability.
2020-2021 Sample Matriculation
Freshman
Fall
- CHEM 1201 (3) General Chem I
- MATH 1550 (5) Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
- BIOL 1201 (3) Biology for Science Majors I
- BIOL 1208 (1) Biology Lab for Science Majors I
- ENGL 1001 (3) English Composition
- SCI 2010* (1) Step 1-FEX (previously BASC 2010)
Total: 16
Spring
- CHEM 1202 (3) General Chem II
- CHEM 1212 (2) General Chem Lab
- MATH 1552 (4) Analytic Geometry and Calculus II or EXST 2201(4) Introduction to Statistical Analysis
- BIOL 1202 (3) Biology for Science Majors II
- BIOL 1209 (1) Biology Lab for Science Majors II
- GE Arts (3)
- SCI 2011 (1)* Step 2-FEX (previously BASC 2011)
Total: 17
Sophomore
Fall
- BIOL 2051 (4) General Microbiology
- CHEM 2261 (3) Organic Chemistry
- Foreign Lang I (4)
- EDCI 2500 (3) Knowing & Learning (GE SS)
Total: 14
Spring
- CHEM 2262 (3) Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 2364 (2) Organic Chemistry Lab
- BIOL 2153 (4) Principles of Genetics
- Foreign Lang II (4)
- EDCI 3550 (3) Classroom Interactions-FEX (SS/HUM) (Spring Only)
Total: 16
Junior
Fall
- BIOL 3040 (3) Evolution
- BIOL (3+++) Elective (4)
- PHYS 2001 (3) General Physics
- PHYS 2108 (1) Introductory Physics Lab
- BIOL 4005 (3) Research Methods (Fall Only)
Total: 14
Spring
- BIOL 4087 (4) Basic Biochemistry
- BIOL (3+++) Elective (4)
- PHYS 2002 (3) General Physics
- PHYS 2109 (1) General Physics Lab
- ENGL 2000 (3) English Composition
Total: 15
Senior
Fall
- BIOL (3+++) Elective (3)
- BIOL (3+++) Elective (3)
- GE Hum (3) ENGL (2+++)
- GE SS (3)
- EDCI 4500 (3) Instructional Models-FEX (Fall Only)
- BIOL 4003 (1) Science Teaching in Secondary School III: Instructional Strategies in the Sciences Models
Total: 16
Spring
- EDCI 3136 (3) Reading in the Content Area
- EDCI 4006 (9) Student Teaching-FEX
Total: 12
Total 120 Credit Hours
FEX- Field Experience in a local school
*Students who do not take SCI 2010 and SCI 2011 are recommended to take SCI 2012 (2) by their fourth semester. Credit will not be given for SCI 2012 if credit has been earned in SCI 2010 and SCI 2011.
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The GeauxTeach Biology B.S. program meets the educational eligibility criteria for certification in Grades 6-12 Biology in the State of Louisiana. Graduates of this Louisiana state-approved teacher preparation program will qualify for a Level 1 Professional Certificate. Graduates of the program who wish to teach in another U.S. state or country may require additional eligibility criteria to qualify for licensure and/or certification in those locations. We are unable to confirm the licensure and/or certification requirements of other states or countries. Therefore, if you intend to pursue such credentialing in another state or elsewhere, it is advised that you contact the applicable state or country credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and determine if this program meets the applicable eligibility criteria. If you have additional questions in this regard, please contact chseinfo@lsu.edu to assist you in your career planning.