Nov 21, 2024  
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General Catalog 2024-2025

Single Subject Credential - Biological Science


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​The Department of Biology  

Teaching Credential - Biology Option Requirements

The B.A. in Natural Sciences serves as a waiver program for the Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science. This degree program is designed for students who wish to become high school science teachers. Students may also complete the credential requirements while obtaining a B.S. in Biology. Please contact Dr. Jaime Arvizu, College of Science and Mathematics counselor, for advising and more information at 559.278.5173. The B.A. in Natural Sciences with the Biology Option is as follows:

Core Requirements (36 units)


General Education Requirements (49 units)


(See note 2)

Electives and Remaining Degree Requirements (4-6 units)


(see notes 2,3)

Total: 120 Units


Advising Notes for the Natural Sciences Major


  1. 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.
  2. This figure takes into account that 12 units required for the major are expected to count toward General Education as follows: CHEM 1A  (3 units), BIOL 1A  (3 units), EES 168  (3 units), and 3 units if MATH 75  is selected. Consult your major adviser for details.

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