These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Bachelor of Science Requirements
Summary of Requirements for the Degree
- University Requirements (124 total s.h.)
- Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.
- All undergraduate students must complete at least two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits at 51¶¯Âþ as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý4196 Instrumental Analysis 5 ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3796 Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) 3 - Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
- See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
- Students who complete TUteach majors receive a waiver for 1 Human Behavior (GB), 2 Science & Technology (GS) and 1 Quantitative Literacy (GQ) GenEd courses.
- Students must satisfy general 51¶¯Âþ residency requirements.
- College Requirements
- A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).Â
- A minimum of 45 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above).
- Complete a one-credit first-year or transfer seminar.Â
- ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1001 CST First Year Seminar for every entering first-year CST student.
- ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2001 CST Transfer Seminar for every entering transfer CST student.
- A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).Â
- Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (86-88 s.h.)1
At least 9 courses required for the major must be completed at 51¶¯Âþ. At least 5 Chemistry courses and 3 Education courses must be completed at 51¶¯Âþ. Though not required, students are strongly encouraged to increase training and field work experience by enrolling in ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1385, ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2385, or ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2389. Students will also benefit from directed laboratory projects offered through ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3185. These courses are offered every semester.Course List Code Title Credit Hours Chemistry Select one of the following: 4 °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1031
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1033General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory I°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1951
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1953Honors General Chemical Science I
and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I (F)Select one of the following: 4 °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1032
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1034General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory II°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1952
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1954Honors General Chemical Science II
and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II (S)Select one of the following: 4 °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2201
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2203Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2211
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2213Organic Chemistry for Majors I
and Organic Majors Laboratory I (F)°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2921
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2923Organic Chemistry for Honors I
and Organic Honors Laboratory I (F)Select one of the following: 4 °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2202
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2204Organic Chemistry II
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2212
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2214Organic Chemistry for Majors II
and Organic Majors Laboratory II (S)°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2922
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2924Organic Chemistry for Honors II
and Organic Honors Laboratory II (S)°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3091 Research Methods (S) 3 °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3103
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3105Analytical Chemistry
and Analytical Chemistry Lab4 Select one of the following: 3 °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3001Inorganic Chemistry °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3401Applications of Biochemistry °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý4401Biochemistry I °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3301 Physical Chemistry Lecture I 3 °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3302 Physical Chemistry Lecture II 3 °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý4196 Instrumental Analysis 5 Mathematics ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1041 Calculus I 4 ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1941 Honors Calculus I ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1042 Calculus II 4 ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1942 Honors Calculus II Select one of the following: 2-4 ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2042Multivariable Calculus ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2043Calculus III ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2943Honors Calculus III Physics ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1061 Elementary Classical Physics I 4 ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1961 Honors Elementary Classical Physics I ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2021 General Physics I ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2921 Honors General Physics I ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1062 Elementary Classical Physics II 4 ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1962 Honors Elementary Classical Physics II ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2022 General Physics II ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2922 Honors General Physics II College of Science & Technology ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1013 Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences 3 ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1389 Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners 2 ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3001 History of Science 3 ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3312 Coding STEM Lessons 2 1 Education ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý2179 Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science 3 ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý4388 TUteach Apprentice Teaching 4 ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý4802 TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar 3 ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý2231 Introduction to Special Education 3 ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý2189 Classroom Interactions (S) 3 ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3485 Science and Mathematics in the Classroom ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3796 Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) 3 ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý4189 Project-Based Instruction (F) 3 ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ä°Õ°äÌý4485 Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments Total Credit Hours 86-88 Course List Code Title Credit Hours (F) - Fall only course (S) - Spring only course - 1
The certification requirements need to meet Pennsylvania Department of Education standards and are subject to change. All students are strongly recommended to check with the TUteach Advisor in the College of Science and Technology to affirm the requirements that pertain to their specific major. In addition, students should check the Undergraduate Bulletin web site for the most current information about these programs, or the . It is also recommended that all students meet with an advisor before enrolling in classes specific to these majors and leading to certification as a teacher. This is to assure that a candidate's intended program of study will be compatible with the new requirements.
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All students are required to complete a minimum of one credit.