Biology Major with Secondary Education Emphasis (Non-Licensure), B.S., Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents a possible course sequence for first-year students entering UW-Platteville in the fall term. The major requirements do not add up to the 120 credits needed for graduation.  See your advisor for additional guidance.  A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (emphasis, second major, minor, etc.), placement scores, and incoming credits (transfer, AP, etc.).  Students should consult their program advisor(s) to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.

This sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan.  Some courses may not be offered every term.  Courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, etc.).

Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their advisor(s) to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Bachelor of Science students who have not maintained a “C” or higher average in one year (2 semesters) of high school world language course must complete a minimum of one semester in a university-level world language with a grade of "C" or better. 

Year 1
First SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 10201
BIOLOGY 17505
ENGLISH 11303
HHP 10001
PSYCHLGY 11303
TEACHING 12302
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 1
Second SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 16505
ENGLISH 12303
Physical Activity General Education Elective1
MATH 18303
TEACHING 21703
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 2
First SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 24203
CHEMSTRY 11404
PSYCHLGY 32303
SPEECH 20103
TEACHING 30703
Admission to School of Education* 
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 2
Second SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 23404
BIOLOGY 34503
CHEMSTRY 12404
HISTORY 20203
TEACHING 33203
 17
Total Credits: 17
Year 3
First SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 33303
ENVSS 33303
Ethnic and Gender Studies General Education Elective3
PHYSICS 10505
TEACHING 31403
 17
Total Credits: 17
Year 3
Second SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 41504
ENVSS 10404
Humanities General Education Elective3
TEACHING 32303
TEACHING 34403
 17
Total Credits: 17
Year 4
First SemesterCredits
ASTRON 13101
ASTRON 13403
BIOLOGY 20404
BIOLOGY 30304
Fine Arts General Education Elective3
TEACHING 31903
 18
Total Credits: 18
Year 4
Second SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 32405
BIOLOGY 35303
BIOLOGY 49901
TEACHING 37303
TEACHING 42102
 14
Total Credits: 14
Fifth YearCredits
TEACHING 476012
 12
Total Credits: 12