For the Bachelor of Science degree in Integrative Science with an option in General Science or Life Science a minimum of 120 credits is required, with at least 15 credits at the 400 level. The option in Secondary Education requires a minimum of 125 credits is required, with at least 15 credits at the 400 level.
Note to students in the Science B.S. major (prior to the Fall 2024 semester): consult with your academic advisor about opting-in to the curricular requirements of the Integrated Science B.S.
Entrance to Major
In order to be eligible for entrance to the Integrative Science major, a student must have:
- attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average
- completed MATH 140 with a grade of C or better
- completed at least two of the following courses with a grade of C or better:
Entrance to the Integrative Science Secondary Education option requires the following additional requirements:
- completed at least one of the following courses with a grade of C or better:
- attained at least a 3.00 cumulative grade-point average
- completed ENGL 15 or ENGL 30H
- completed 3 credits of literature from a department-approved list with a grade of C or better
- completed 6 credits of college-level mathematics (GQ MATH or STAT prefixes) with a grade of C or better
- satisfy any entrance testing requirements set out by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in effect at the time of application for the major
- submission to the Teacher Education Office of current and clear background checks as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- submission of documentation of 20 pre-major fieldwork hours
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