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

  1. 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:
      °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý4196Instrumental Analysis5
      ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3796Differentiated 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.
  2. 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). 
      • 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. 
      • 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.
  3. 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.
    Chemistry
    Select one of the following:4
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1031
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1033
    General Chemistry I
    and General Chemistry Laboratory I
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1951
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1953
    Honors 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·¡²ÑÌý1034
    General Chemistry II
    and General Chemistry Laboratory II
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1952
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1954
    Honors 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·¡²ÑÌý2203
    Organic Chemistry I
    and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2211
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2213
    Organic Chemistry for Majors I
    and Organic Majors Laboratory I (F)
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2921
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2923
    Organic Chemistry for Honors I
    and Organic Honors Laboratory I (F)
    Select one of the following:4
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2202
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2204
    Organic Chemistry II
    and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2212
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2214
    Organic Chemistry for Majors II
    and Organic Majors Laboratory II (S)
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2922
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2924
    Organic Chemistry for Honors II
    and Organic Honors Laboratory II (S)
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3091Research Methods (S)3
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3103
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3105
    Analytical Chemistry
    and Analytical Chemistry Lab
    4
    Select one of the following:3
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3001
    Inorganic Chemistry
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3401
    Applications of Biochemistry
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý4401
    Biochemistry I
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3301Physical Chemistry Lecture I3
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3302Physical Chemistry Lecture II3
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý4196Instrumental Analysis5
    Mathematics
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1041Calculus I4
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1941 Honors Calculus I
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1042Calculus II4
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1942 Honors Calculus II
    Select one of the following:2-4
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2042
    Multivariable Calculus
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2043
    Calculus III
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2943
    Honors Calculus III
    Physics
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1061Elementary Classical Physics I4
    ´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§Ìý1062Elementary Classical Physics II4
    ´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°äÌý1013Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences3
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1389Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners2
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3001History of Science3
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3312Coding STEM Lessons 21
    Education
    ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý2179Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science3
    ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý4388TUteach Apprentice Teaching4
    ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý4802TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar3
    ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý2231Introduction to Special Education3
    ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý2189Classroom Interactions (S)3
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3485 Science and Mathematics in the Classroom
    ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3796Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12)3
    ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý4189Project-Based Instruction (F)3
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ä°Õ°äÌý4485 Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments
    Total Credit Hours86-88
    (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.

    2

    All students are required to complete a minimum of one credit.