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Program checklist · B.A.

Biology, Initial Licensure - UG Biology concentration, B.A.

Fitchburg State University · Fitchburg, MA

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
13.0202
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
165820
CourseShelf checklist
CK_165820_1cbc9970
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Biology and Chemistry Faculty

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    Biology Program

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      Objectives of the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology with Initial Licensure in Secondary Teaching (Grades 8-12)

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        Requirements for the B.A. in Biology with Initial Licensure in Secondary Teaching (Grades 8-12)

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          Core Courses Required for the Major

          5 items
          1. BIOL 1800
            General Biology I
            As published: “General Biology I 4 Credit(s) *”
            4
          2. BIOL 1900
            General Biology II
            As published: “General Biology II 4 Credit(s) *”
            4
          3. BIOL 2300
            Ecology
            As published: “Ecology 4 Credit(s)”
            4
          4. BIOL 2800
            Genetics
            As published: “Genetics 4 Credit(s)”
            4
          5. * General Biology requires the completion of the AAF Math Placement test prior to enrollment. Students who are able to co-enroll in Basic Math II without co-requisite will be accepted into the general biology courses.
            Not resolved to a course

          Additional Requirements for the B.A. in Biology with Initial Licensure (Grades 8-12)

          9 items
          1. GEOG 1000
            Earth Systems Science
            As published: “Earth Systems Science 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          2. SPED 3800
            Inclusive Instruction
            As published: “Inclusive Instruction (5-12) 3 Credit(s) * (Must have passed MTEL Comm & Lit to enroll)”
            3
          3. ENGL 4700
            Teaching Reading and Writing Across the Content Area
            As published: “Teaching Reading and Writing Across the Content Area 3 Credit(s) (Must have passed a Stage I review)”
            3
          4. BIOL 4850
            Methods of Teaching Biology (8-12) II
            As published: “Methods of Teaching Biology (8-12) II 3 Credit(s) ** (Counts as one of the Biology electives)”
            3
          5. EDUC 3122
            Sheltered English Immersion
            As published: “Sheltered English Immersion 3 Credit(s) (Must have passed a Stage I review)”
            3
          6. BIOL 4012
            Practicum Seminar
            As published: “Practicum Seminar (5-12) 3 Credit(s) (Must have passed a Stage II review)”
            3
          7. BIOL 4860
            Practicum in a Secondary School I
            As published: “Practicum in a Secondary School I 4.5 - 6 Credit(s) (Counts as one of the Biology electives; must have passed a Stage II review)”
            4.5-6
          8. BIOL 4870
            Practicum in a Secondary School II
            As published: “Practicum in a Secondary School II 4.5 Credit(s) (Taken concurrently with BIOL 4860 for a total of 300 hrs. of Practicum experience) (Must have passed a Stage II review)”
            4.5
          9. * Students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 to take this course. ** Students must have an overall GPA of 2.75, major GPA of 3.0, and a passing score on the MTEL Communication and Literacy as well as the Subject Area Exam.
            Not resolved to a course

          Capstone Course Options

          6 items
          1. BIOL 3060
            Biochemical Techniques
            As published: “Biochemical Techniques 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          2. BIOL 3550
            Developmental Biology
            As published: “Developmental Biology 4 Credit(s)”
            4
          3. BIOL 3650
            Plant Biology
            As published: “Plant Biology 4 Credit(s)”
            4
          4. BIOL 4500
            Molecular Biology
            As published: “Molecular Biology 4 Credit(s)”
            4
          5. BIOL 4700
            Animal Physiology
            As published: “Animal Physiology 4 Credit(s)”
            4
          6. Independent Studies (BIOL 4901-4903) require approval by the departmental curriculum committee in order to fulfill the capstone requirement.
            Not resolved to a course

          Required Courses in Related Sciences

          9 items
          1. CHEM 1300
            General Chemistry I
            As published: “General Chemistry I 4 Credit(s) *”
            4
          2. CHEM 1400
            General Chemistry II
            As published: “General Chemistry II 4 Credit(s)”
            4
          3. CHEM 2000
            Organic Chemistry I
            As published: “Organic Chemistry I 4 Credit(s)”
            4
          4. Any physics course from the approved list (currently PHYS 1100, 2300, and 2600)
            Not resolved to a course
          5. MATH 1300
            Precalculus
            As published: “Precalculus 4 Credit(s)”
            4
          6. MATH 1700
            Applied Statistics
            As published: “Applied Statistics 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          7. Health & Fitness elective 3 cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          8. * General Chemistry I requires the completion of the AAF Math Placement test or the Algebraic Preparation course (MATH 0500) prior to enrollment.
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          9. Note: Many of the biology and chemistry courses have specific minimum grade requirements for prerequisite courses.
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          LA&S Requirements

          5 items
          1. ENGL 1100
            Writing I
            As published: “Writing I 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          2. ENGL 1200
            Writing II
            As published: “Writing II 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          3. Foreign language proficiency at the intermediate level. This is typically met by successfully taking four courses (12 cr.) of a single foreign language.
            Not resolved to a course
          4. LA&S electives 12 cr.
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          5. Free electives to meet the 120 credit minimum University requirement for a Bachelor’s degree.
            Not resolved to a course
          Source. Fitchburg State University, catalog 2025-2026 — https://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=53&poid=12848. Captured page pages/0143.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.