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Biology Teacher (7-12), B.A. Four-Year Degree Map for Bulletin Year 2021-2022 First Year Fall Classes - 15.5 credits Credits Spring Classes - 16.5 credits Credits ENGL 1010: English Composition I Pathways Required Core 3 ENGL 1012: English Composition II Pathways Required Core 3 MATH 1011: Precalculus Mathematics Pathways Required Core (Depending on Math placement, some students may be required to take Math 1021 and Math 1026, in a two-term sequence, in lieu of Math 1011.. See an advisor to confirm your math placement.) 3 Creative Expression Pathways Flexible Core 3 BIOL 1001: General Biology I Major (Also fulfills Pathways Required Core) 4.5 BIOL 1002: General Biology II Major (Also fulfills Pathways College Option) 4.5 CHEM 1200: General Chemistry I (Lecture) Major (Also fulfills Pathways College Option. Depending on Math placement, some students may be required to take CHEM 1050 and CHEM 2050, in a two-term sequence, in lieu of CHEM 1100. See an advisor to confirm your math placement) 3.5 General Elective General Elective (CHEM 2200 & 2201 strongly recommended by department.) 3 CHEM 1201: General Chemistry I (Lab) Major 1.5 General Elective General Elective (PSYC 1000 recommended) 3 Second Year Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 17 credits Credits U.S. Experience in Its Diversity Pathways Flexible Core 3 World Cultures & Global Issues Pathways Flexible Core 3 BIOL 3003: Microbiology Major 3 PHYS 1005 or 1100 or 1150 Major (Also fulfills Pathways Scientific World) 3 BIOL 3004: Microbiology Laboratory Major 2 BIOL 3011: Genetics Major 3 MATH 1201: Calculus I, or PSYC 3400: Statistical Methods in Psychological Research Major 4 CHEM 2500: Organic Chemistry for Health-related Professions Major 5 SEED 2001: Historical, Philosophical, and Cultural Foundations of Education Major (Also fulfills Pathways Individual & Society; 20 hours field experience) 3 SEED 2002: Children and Youth in Urban Education Major (20 hours field experience) 3 Third Year Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 16 credits Credits Creative Expression Pathways Flexible Core 3 College Option Pathways College Option 3 EESC course Major 3 College Option Pathways College Option 3 Approved BIOL Elective Major 3 Approved BIOL Elective Major 3 SEED 3401: Language and Literacy in Urban School Contexts Major 3 SEED 3402: Teaching Adolescents in the Content Areas Major (20 hours field experience) 4 SEED 3456: Inclusive Education and Teaching Students with Special Needs Major (20 hours field experience) 3 SEED 4480: Methods of Instruction in Adolescence Science Teaching Major 3 Fourth Year Fall Classes - 12.5 credits Credits Spring Classes - 12.5 credits Credits College Option Pathways College Option 3 SEED 4483: Science Student Teaching Seminar II Major 1.5 BIOL 3006 or 3007W Major 3 SEED 4484: Adolescence Science Education: Student Teaching Practicum II Major (150 hours of supervised student teaching) 2 SEED 4481: Science Student Teaching Seminar I Major 1.5 General Elective General Elective 3 SEED 4482: Adolescence Science Education: Student Teaching Practicum I Major (150 hours of supervised student teaching) 2 General Elective General Elective 3 General Elective General Elective 3 General Elective General Elective 3 Degree Details 30 Pathways Credits* 72 Major Credits 18 General Elective Credits 120 Total Credits *The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Biology Teacher 7-12 major includes four courses (BIOL 1001, CHEM 1100, PHYS 1005 or 1100 or 1150, and SEED 2001) that also satisfy Pathways requirements. Therefore, students majoring in Biology Teacher only need to complete 30 additional Pathways credits. The four-year degree map is designed to help you take the right courses in the right order so you can graduate in four years. It also helps you distinguish what courses qualify as Pathways courses, or Major courses, or General Elective courses. Ideally, you should follow the four-year degree map as closely as possible, but you are free to make some adjustments so long as the prerequisite requirements are satisfied. Students must have a GPA of 2.70 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and sciences to take SEED 2001 and 2002. Students must have a B- in both SEED 2001 and 2002 and a GPA of 2.75 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and sciences to continue to SEED 3401, and/or SEED 3402, and/or SEED 3456. Students who wish to register for student teaching seminar and field placement will need to file an application with the science education program head for permission. See program office for details. To take SEED 4480, students must have an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher and the permission of the Secondary Education science education program head, department chair, or deputy. To take either SEED 4481, 4482, 4483, and/or 4484, students must earn a B+ or higher in SEED 4480, a GPA of 2.75 or higher in their major, and the permission of the Secondary Education science education program head, department chair, or deputy. In conjunction with the four-year degree map, you should review Degree Works, and the Brooklyn College website, for an approved list of courses in your major. Overall, it is best to review your degree map with your advisor on a regular basis. Contact Information Department of Biology 200 Ingersoll Hall Extension Dr. Shaneen Singh, Deputy Chairperson Shaneen Singh Lyn-donna George, Secondary Education Advisor lyn-donna.george62@brooklyn.cuny.edu Go back to the Degree Maps List
30 Pathways Credits*
72 Major Credits
18 General Elective Credits
120 Total Credits
*The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Biology Teacher 7-12 major includes four courses (BIOL 1001, CHEM 1100, PHYS 1005 or 1100 or 1150, and SEED 2001) that also satisfy Pathways requirements. Therefore, students majoring in Biology Teacher only need to complete 30 additional Pathways credits.
The four-year degree map is designed to help you take the right courses in the right order so you can graduate in four years. It also helps you distinguish what courses qualify as Pathways courses, or Major courses, or General Elective courses. Ideally, you should follow the four-year degree map as closely as possible, but you are free to make some adjustments so long as the prerequisite requirements are satisfied.
Students must have a GPA of 2.70 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and sciences to take SEED 2001 and 2002.
Students must have a B- in both SEED 2001 and 2002 and a GPA of 2.75 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and sciences to continue to SEED 3401, and/or SEED 3402, and/or SEED 3456.
Students who wish to register for student teaching seminar and field placement will need to file an application with the science education program head for permission. See program office for details.
To take SEED 4480, students must have an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher and the permission of the Secondary Education science education program head, department chair, or deputy.
To take either SEED 4481, 4482, 4483, and/or 4484, students must earn a B+ or higher in SEED 4480, a GPA of 2.75 or higher in their major, and the permission of the Secondary Education science education program head, department chair, or deputy.
In conjunction with the four-year degree map, you should review Degree Works, and the Brooklyn College website, for an approved list of courses in your major. Overall, it is best to review your degree map with your advisor on a regular basis.
Department of Biology 200 Ingersoll Hall Extension Dr. Shaneen Singh, Deputy Chairperson Shaneen Singh Lyn-donna George, Secondary Education Advisor lyn-donna.george62@brooklyn.cuny.edu
