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Concentrations Secondary Instruction

Please refer to the Education section of the catalog or meet with a credential analyst in the School of Education for program requirements. Physics, B.S. Mission The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Physics is to train and mentor students to become skilled scientists who will glorify God and be good stewards of His creation as they serve others in research, academia, and industry. Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Physics is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate requirements and the departmental specific requirements. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Physics, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational principles of physics (ULO 1). 2. Demonstrate an ability to solve quantitative and conceptual technical problems related to physics (ULO 1). 3. Demonstrate safe laboratory technique, proper use of appropriate equipment, and suitable results and data analysis (ULO 1). 4. Obtain and use appropriate physics-related literature and resource materials (ULO 1). 5. Summarize the key issues in science and faith and recognize the harmony possible while studying God's creation (ULO 1, 2, and 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 5) section of this catalog. Requirements GPA Requirement To continue in the program a student is required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in their first year of chemistry, physics and/or math courses taken at Biola. Depending on the major, these courses may include: CHEM 105, MATH 105, MATH 106, PHSC 132, PHSC 134, PHSC 233, PHSC 237. Integration Seminar Requirement Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Physics degree program are required to take BBST 465 as "Christianity and the Natural Sciences," or another approved Integration Seminar topic (see advisor). Major Requirements General Education Requirement

In addition to the Core Requirements listed above, students must complete the following requirements for a total of 71 credits.

General Education Requirements The following course is required to fulfill the General Education requirement for Behavioral Science: PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology Concentration-Specific Requirements LEDU 301 Introduction to Teaching

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LEDU 330 LEDU 341

Psychological Foundations of Education Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students

LEDU 425 LEDU 433 LEDU 436 LEDU 437

Secondary Content Area Reading

Single Subject Pedagogy Secondary Curriculum

Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork

Student teaching (12 credits) may be completed at the graduate level and is not required for undergraduate graduation. LEDU 450 Secondary Student Teaching I 1 LEDU 452 Secondary Student Teaching II Elective Requirements Select 23 credits of upper-division courses in Physics, Chemistry or Math. Depending on the student’s interests in science, the courses listed under Elective Requirements above are recommended electives. 1

Total Credits

1 Although it does not count towards the major, students may elect to take PHSC 326 as a formal review and preparation for the CSET exams. Secondary Education Minor The School of Education offers a state-approved professional teacher preparation program which leads to a preliminary single subject teaching credential in the state of California. The Single Subject credential authorizes the holder to teach the specific subject named on the credential. In most cases individuals with this credential will be offered employment in middle schools and high schools. The teacher preparation program can be added as a minor to any major; however, candidates are advised to major in the subject area they wish to teach. Candidates who take the following 18 credits qualify for a Secondary Education Minor:

LEDU 301 LEDU 330 LEDU 341 LEDU 425 LEDU 433 LEDU 436 LEDU 437

Introduction to Teaching