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:

  1. attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average
  2. completed MATH 140 with a grade of C or better
  3. 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:

  1. completed at least one of the following courses with a grade of C or better: 
  2. attained at least a 3.00 cumulative grade-point average
  3. completed ENGL 15 or ENGL 30H
  4. completed 3 credits of literature from a department-approved list with a grade of C or better
  5. completed 6 credits of college-level mathematics (GQ MATH or STAT prefixes) with a grade of C or better
  6. satisfy any entrance testing requirements set out by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in effect at the time of application for the major
  7. submission to the Teacher Education Office of current and clear background checks as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
  8. submission of documentation of 20 pre-major fieldwork hours

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