The Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science with a Concentration in Biological Science
Course Requirements for the Single Subject Teaching Credential: 69 units
In most majors, candidates for this credential will normally fulfill the
single subject matter preparation program by completing the appropriate
education option in the major. Any exceptions to this procedure are noted
at the end of this section. In addition to the single subject matter preparation
program, completion of an additional professional education program is
required to qualify for a California teaching credential. Professional
education (credential) programs are available through the School of Education.
For prerequisites and other admission requirements to professional education
programs, see the “Education” chapter of this catalog. All credential candidates
recommended by CSU, Chico (under the SB 2042 standards) are authorized
to teach all students including English learners in the regular classroom.
You may also want to consider qualifying for BCLAD (Bilingual, Cross-cultural,
Language, and Academic Development) emphasis and supplementary authorizations
in additional subject matter areas as you plan your program.
Your departmental credential adviser is responsible for verifying that
the subject matter preparation program has been completed. If you are interested
in obtaining a teaching credential, confer with the appropriate credential
adviser early in your university career. Department credential advisers
can assist you in planning an educational program that meets both major
and credential requirements.
Subject matter preparation requirements are governed by legislative action
and approval of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Requirements
may change between catalogs. Please consult with your departmental credential
adviser for current information.
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required
of all candidates for this credential.
Single Subject Matter Preparation in Science: 69 units
Breadth: 30 units
8 courses required:
BIOL 006A Biological Principles 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: Recommend CHEM 037 or concurrent enrollment.
BIOL 006B Biological Principles 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: BIOL 006A; recommend CHEM 038 or concurrent enrollment.
CHEM 037 General Chemistry 4.0 FS *
Prerequisites: Second-year high school algebra; one year high school chemistry
or CHEM 016. (One year of high school physics and one year of high school
mathematics past Algebra II are recommended.)
CHEM 038 General Chemistry 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 037.
GEOS 002 Physical Geology 3.0 FS *
Prerequisites: High school chemistry or physics is recommended; students
with no previous science courses are advised to enroll in GEOS 001. No
college credit for those who have passed GEOS 001.
GEOS 142 Concepts in Earth/Space Science 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: GEOS 041 or faculty permission.
PHYS 002A General Physics 4.0 FS *
Prerequisites: High school physics or faculty permission. High school trigonometry
and second-year high school algebra or equivalent (MATH 003 and MATH 004
at CSU, Chico).
PHYS 002B General Physics 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: PHYS 002A.
Concentration: 39 units
6 courses required:
BIOL 201 Intro to Biological Literature 1.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher;
junior standing; BIOL 006B.
BIOL 207 Genetics 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: BIOL 006B.
BIOL 251 Principles of Evolution 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: BIOL 207.
BIOL 258 Fundamentals of Ecology 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: BIOL 006B. Some taxonomic background is recommended.
CHEM 070 Organic Chemistry 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 038.
CHEM 170 Organic Chemistry 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 070.
2 courses selected from:
BIOL 009 General Botany 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: BIOL 006B or faculty permission.
BIOL 010 General Zoology 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: BIOL 006B or faculty permission.
BIOL 011 General Microbiology 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: A college course in biology and in general chemistry.
1 course selected from:
BIOL 202 Cell and Molecular Biology 4.0 FA
Prerequisites: BIOL 006B.
BIOL 214 Vertebrate Physiology 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: BIOL 006B, BIOL 010; CHEM 028 or CHEM 070.
BIOL 215 Plant Physiology 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: BIOL 006B or BIOL 008; BIOL 009; CHEM 028 or CHEM 070; or
faculty permission.
BIOL 272 Bacterial Physiology 4.0 SP
Prerequisites: BIOL 011; BIOL 207; CHEM 070. CHEM 250A is recommended.
1 course selected from:
BIOL 205 Comparative Anatomy: Vertebrates 4.0 FA
Prerequisites: BIOL 006B, BIOL 010.
BIOL 220 Embryology 4.0 SP
Prerequisites: BIOL 006B; BIOL 010 or faculty permission.
BIOL 225 Plant Morphology 4.0 FA
Prerequisites: BIOL 006B or BIOL 009.
BIOL 240 Plant Systematics 4.0 SP
Prerequisites: BIOL 006B and BIOL 009, or faculty permission.
BIOL 250 Invertebrate Zoology 4.0 S2
Prerequisites: BIOL 006B, BIOL 010.
BIOL 263 General Entomology 4.0 SP
Prerequisites: BIOL 006B or faculty permission. Recommended: BIOL 010.
5-7 units required:
Any 200-level BIOL courses or department-approved equivalents to bring
the total number of units for the concentration to 39.
SPECIAL NOTE TO BS CANDIDATES:
Since the BS degree program in the biological sciences requires 15 units
in chemistry, you may wish to consider a supplemental authorization which
would allow teaching chemistry as well. We suggest that you confer with
the Biological Sciences Department’s credential adviser to explore your
options.
SUPPLEMENTARY AUTHORIZATION IN BIOLOGY
A supplementary authorization to teach biology can be added to any valid
single subject teaching credential by taking 20 units of biology or 10
units of upper-division biology courses. Courses must include molecular
and cell biology, biology of organisms, and evolution. At least one course
must include a laboratory. Check with the Biological Sciences Department’s
credential adviser for suggested courses.
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