Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Biology/Master of Arts in Teaching (with Teaching Certification)

To earn an Accelerated BS/MAT in Biology, a student must complete all basic requirements for the BS degree with a major in Biology, as well as additional coursework at the graduate level. (See Graduate Catalog for details of graduate requirements, including eligibility and admission).

BS in Biology

Requirements for a Major in Biology, B.S. 

Thirty-five semester hours including the following: 1
Required Courses
Biology Core
BIO 1305
BIO 1105
Modern Concepts of Bioscience
and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory
4
or BIO 1405 Investigations of Modern Biology Concepts I
BIO 1306
BIO 1106
Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued
and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory
4
or BIO 1406 Investigations of Modern Biology Concepts II
BIO 2306
BIO 2106
Genetics
and Genetics Laboratory
4
BIO 4001Achievement Test0
Select one concentration from the following: 23
Cell and Molecular Biology
Integrative Biology
Subtotal35
Required Courses in Other Fields 2
CHE 1301
CHE 1101
Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory I
4
CHE 1302
CHE 1102
Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory II
4
CHE 3331Organic Chemistry I3
CHE 3332Organic Chemistry II3
CHE 3238Organic Chemistry Laboratory2
MTH 1321Calculus I3
MTH 1322Calculus II3
or STA 2381 Introductory Statistical Methods
Select one of the following sequences:8
General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences I
and General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences II
General Physics I
and General Physics II
General Physics I
and General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences II
Total Hours65
1

A grade of "C" or better in all biology courses used in the major and a GPA of 2.0 or higher on all BIO courses completed. 

2

A grade of "C" or better in all courses required in other fields. 

*This can also be accomplished by choosing the BS in Biology (Biology of Global Health) or BS in Biology (Science Education).

MAT with Teaching Certification