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Mar 02, 2025
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General Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Natural Sciences - Biology Option, B.A.
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Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements Natural Sciences Major - Biology Option
The B.A. in Natural Sciences Biology Option serves to establish subject matter competency through coursework as approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), which waives the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET), and streamlines the process for students to enter the Single Subject Teaching Credential program in Science. This degree program is primarily designed for students who plan to become middle or high school science teachers; however, the program is also suitable for students who have interest in other science career options. Please contact CSM Advising and Resources Center (ARC) at 559.278.4150 for advising and more information.
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Major Requirements (75-77 units)
Core Requirements (36 units)
Natural Science (3 units)
Physical Science (4 units)
Biology Option (39-41 units)
General Education Requirements (48 units)
(See note 2) Other Requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 ), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing Total: 120 Units*
* Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies) * G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. See advisor for details. Advising Notes for all Options within the Natural Sciences Major
- Substitutions may be made with the permission of the appropriate department chair. PHYS 4A -PHYS 4B -PHYS 4C with labs PHYS 4AL , PHYS 4BL is recommended instead of PHYS 2A -PHYS 2B for those students well-prepared for physics.
- This total assumes that students in this option will maximize 13 units required for the major that also may be applied to fulfill General Education requirements as follows: CHEM 1A /CHEM 1AL (4 units), BIOL 1A (3 units), EES 168 (3 units) and, depending on emphasis and choice, MATH 75 (3 units). Consult your major advisor for details.
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