Biology Minor, B.S. in Ed., Standard Secondary Certificate
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
Biology minors on the Secondary Certification are required to complete, with at least a 2.7 GPA, 75% of the credit hours on the declared minor, including BIO 502, prior to approval for student teaching. At least six (6) hours of the biology requirements must be taken at CMU.
Program Requirements
Core Courses I (20 hours)
| BIO 111 | Foundations of Evolution and Diversity | 4(3-3) |
| BIO 112 | Foundations of Cell Biology | 4(3-3) |
| BIO 211 | Foundations of Genetics | 4(3-3) |
| BIO 212 | Foundations of Form and Function | 4(3-3) |
| BIO 213 | Foundations of Ecology | 4(3-3) |
Core Courses II (3 hours)
Other Requirements (8 hours)
Electives (3 hours)
A minimum of 3 credit hours of Biology at the 300-level or above for a total of 26 credit hours of Biology. Electives must be selected in consultation with an advisor.
Total: 34 semester hours