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Undergraduate Handbook (2005-2006)
B.S. with Teaching Certification Sample Plan

The plan below is just one example of how a study may complete the requirements in four years and earning a B.S. degree with Teaching Certification. The student must complete at least 124 hours with an overall "C" average.
Freshman Year
First Semester (16 hours) Second Semester (15 hours)
Calculus I Calculus II
Chemistry I with Lab Physics I
English Comp I English Comp II
History English Literature
Foreign Language I Foreign Language II
Sophomore Year
First Semester (15 hours) Second Semester (15 hours)
Calculus III Calculus IV
Linear Algebra Differential Equations I
Physics II One Social Science
One Social Science Speech
Fine Arts Appreciation Computer Science
Junior Year
First Semester (16 hours) Second Semester (18 hours)
Foundations of Math Modern Algebra
Introduction to Statistical Inference Introduction to Probability
Human Development Planning for Diverse Learners
Social Foundations Three 3000+ Arts and Science electives
Writing for Thinking
Practicum in Secondary Education
Senior Year
First Semester (15 hours) Second Semester (15 hours)
Advanced Calculus I Seminar in Secondary Education
One 3000+ Math elective Student teaching
Teaching of Math Student teaching
Exceptional Children
Evaluating Learning

Please note that this is only one possible program! You are not required to follow this suggested program of study. There is sufficient flexibility in this degree program to tailor it to your personal career goals. Indeed, a very ambitious student may complete one or more of the core courses of our Master of Science degree program during their senior year. Your advisor will be happy to assist you in planning your individual course of study.

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