These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Bachelor of Science Requirements

Summary of Requirements for the Degree

  1. University Requirements (124 total s.h.)
    • Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.
    • All undergraduate students must complete at least two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:
      ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý3096
      Introduction to Modern Algebra
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      Senior Problem Solving
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      Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12)
    • Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
      • See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
      • Students who complete TUteach majors receive a waiver for 1 Human Behavior (GB), 2 Science & Technology (GS) and 1 Quantitative Literacy (GQ) GenEd courses.
    • Students must satisfy general °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø residency requirements.
  2. College Requirements
    • A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
      • A minimum of 45 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above).
    • Complete a one-credit first-year or transfer seminar.
      • ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1001 CST First Year Seminar for every entering first-year CST student.
      • ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2001 CST Transfer Seminar for every entering transfer CST student.
  3. Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (97-99 s.h.)1
    At least 10 courses required for the major must be completed at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø. At least 6 Math, 2 Computer Science, and 3 Education courses must be completed at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø. Though not required, students are strongly encouraged to increase training and field work experience by enrolling in ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1385, ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2385, or ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2389. Students will also benefit from directed laboratory projects offered through ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3185. These courses are offered every semester.
    Computer & Information Science
    °ä±õ³§Ìý1068Program Design and Abstraction4
    ´Ç°ùÌý°ä±õ³§Ìý1968 Honors Program Design and Abstraction
    °ä±õ³§Ìý1166Mathematical Concepts in Computing I4
    ´Ç°ùÌý°ä±õ³§Ìý1966 Honors Mathematical Concepts in Computing I
    °ä±õ³§Ìý2107Computer Systems and Low-Level Programming4
    °ä±õ³§Ìý2168Data Structures4
    Mathematics
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1041Calculus I4
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1941 Honors Calculus I
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1042Calculus II4
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1942 Honors Calculus II
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2021Functions and Modeling (S)3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2043Calculus III4
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2943 Honors Calculus III
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2061Euclidean Geometry (S)3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2101Linear Algebra3-4
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2103 Linear Algebra with Computer Lab
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2111Basic Concepts of Math3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý3096Introduction to Modern Algebra3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý3137Real & Complex Analysis I (F)3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý3138Real & Complex Analysis II (S)3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý4096Senior Problem Solving3
    Mathematics or Computer & Information Science
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý3003Theory of Numbers3-4
    ´Ç°ùÌý°ä±õ³§Ìý2166 Mathematical Concepts in Computing II
    Physics
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1061Elementary Classical Physics I4
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1961 Honors Elementary Classical Physics I
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2021 General Physics I
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2921 Honors General Physics I
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1062Elementary Classical Physics II4
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1962 Honors Elementary Classical Physics II
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2022 General Physics II
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2922 Honors General Physics II
    College of Science & Technology
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1013Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences3
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1389Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners2
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3001History of Science3
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3312Coding STEM Lessons 21
    Education
    ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý2179Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science3
    ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý4388TUteach Apprentice Teaching4
    ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý4802TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar3
    ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý2189Classroom Interactions (S)3
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3485 Science and Mathematics in the Classroom
    ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3796Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12)3
    ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý4189Project-Based Instruction (F)3
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ä°Õ°äÌý4485 Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments
    ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý2231Introduction to Special Education3
    Research Methods
    BIOL/CHEM/EES/PHYS 3091Research Methods3
    Total Credit Hours97-99
    (F) - Fall only course
    (S) - Spring only course
    1

    The certification requirements need to meet Pennsylvania Department of Education standards and are subject to change. All students are strongly recommended to check with the TUteach Advisor in the College of Science and Technology to affirm the requirements that pertain to their specific major. In addition, students should check the Undergraduate Bulletin web site for the most current information about these programs, or the . It is also recommended that all students meet with an advisor before enrolling in classes specific to these majors and leading to certification as a teacher. This is to assure that a candidate's intended program of study will be compatible with the new requirements.

    2

    All students are required to take a minimum of one credit.