REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN BIOCHEMISTRY SECONDARY EDUCATION:
Liberal Arts Core - Credits: 32-34
Every Fort Lewis College student must complete both the Liberal Arts Core (LAC) and the requirements of a major.
Classes marked [LAC] count towards the Liberal Arts Core. Some of these classes can also count towards the requirements of a major. Taking these classes can satisfy both the LAC and major requirements and increase the number of free electives you get. Talk with your advisor to learn more.
See a full list of Liberal Arts Core courses here.
| First-Year Launch Course | 1 course | FLC 100 (Credits: 1) |
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| Communication | 2 courses | COMP 150 AND one CO2 course (Credits: 6) |
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| | | One CO2 course AND One CO3 course (Credits: 6) |
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| Mathematics | 1 course | One MA1 course (Credits: 3-4) |
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| Arts & Humanities | 2 courses | Two AH courses (Credits: 6) |
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| History | 1 course | One HI course (Credits: 3) |
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| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 1 course | One SS course (Credits: 3) |
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| Additional AH/HI/SS | 1 course | One additional AH or HI or SS course (Credits: 3) |
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| Natural & Physical Sciences | 2 courses | Two SC courses - one MUST include a lab (Credits: 7-8) |
Major Requirements - Credits: 100
Required Courses (96 credits):
Major Electives - Complete 4 credits:
Free Electives - Credits: Variable
Chosen in conjunction with your academic advisor to assure that the total graduation credit requirement for this program is met. Many students choose to use free electives to complete the requirements for a certificate, minor, or teacher licensure.
Note: Students who complete the Liberal Arts Core in fewer than 32–34 credits or meet a prerequisite or course requirement through transfer, examination, or prior learning will have additional free electives. Taking classes in the major requirements that have the [LAC] tag can grant additional free electives. Talk with your advisor to learn more.
Upper Division Requirement - Credits: 36
Among the total required courses, at least 36 credits must be upper division (300- and 400-level) courses. This major may require additional courses to meet the upper division requirement.
Course Information
Before registering for a course, make sure you are eligible. Ensure you meet all the prerequisite courses, minimum prerequisite grades, and the minimum class standing, if applicable. If you are not eligible for a course, you may be able to enroll with an override from the instructor. Contact your advisor or the instructor of the course if you would like assistance requesting an override.
Additional Program Notes
e Students double majoring in Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology may take either the senior seminar sequence in Chemistry (CHEM 497 ) or Biology (BIO 496 BIO 497 ).
f A course used to meet the core requirements cannot also be used to meet the Major Electives requirement.
g The following courses require a grade of B- or better for continued progression through the licensure program: ED 222 , ED 341 and ED 342 .
Note: Students whose placement is CALC 121 or transfer in MATH 121 will have MATH 113 waived. Students whose placement is CALC 221 or transfer in MATH 221 will have MATH 113 and MATH 121 waived. Please email gradcheck@fortlewis.edu for waiver to be processed on the degree audit.
Note: Undergraduate students must adhere to the Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Requirements and meet the academic standards for undergraduate classification.
Note: Post-baccalaureate students must adhere to Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Requirements and meet the academic standards for Post-Baccalaureate classification.
Note: Students must be admitted to the Teacher Licensure program to enroll in 400-level ED prefix courses. Students must subsequently be admitted to Student Teaching.
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION - CREDITS: 123
All curricular requirements for the Liberal Arts Core and at least one major must be met. Many students choose to use free electives to complete the requirements for a certificate, minor, or teacher licensure.
A minimum of 15 credits of coursework must be completed in the combined areas of AH/HI/SS.
Students must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and a minimum grade point average of 2.00 for those courses accepted to meet the requirements for the major, a certificate, or minor.
A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Fort Lewis College. College-sponsored off-campus academic experiences are considered “in residence.”