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
- 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 Temple as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours CHEM 4196 Instrumental Analysis 5 MGSE 3796 Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) 3 - 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 Temple University residency requirements.
- 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.
- SCTC 1001 CST First Year Seminar for every entering first-year CST student.
- SCTC 2001 CST Transfer Seminar for every entering transfer CST student.
- 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).
- Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (86-88 s.h.)1
At least 9 courses required for the major must be completed at Temple. At least 5 Chemistry courses and 3 Education courses must be completed at Temple. Though not required, students are strongly encouraged to increase training and field work experience by enrolling in SCTC 1385, SCTC 2385, or SCTC 2389. Students will also benefit from directed laboratory projects offered through SCTC 3185. These courses are offered every semester.Course List Code Title Credit Hours Chemistry Select one of the following: 4 CHEM 1031
& CHEM 1033General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory ICHEM 1951
& CHEM 1953Honors General Chemical Science I
and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I (F)Select one of the following: 4 CHEM 1032
& CHEM 1034General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 1952
& CHEM 1954Honors General Chemical Science II
and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II (S)Select one of the following: 4 CHEM 2201
& CHEM 2203Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory ICHEM 2211
& CHEM 2213Organic Chemistry for Majors I
and Organic Majors Laboratory I (F)CHEM 2921
& CHEM 2923Organic Chemistry for Honors I
and Organic Honors Laboratory I (F)Select one of the following: 4 CHEM 2202
& CHEM 2204Organic Chemistry II
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 2212
& CHEM 2214Organic Chemistry for Majors II
and Organic Majors Laboratory II (S)CHEM 2922
& CHEM 2924Organic Chemistry for Honors II
and Organic Honors Laboratory II (S)CHEM 3091 Research Methods (S) 3 CHEM 3103
& CHEM 3105Analytical Chemistry
and Analytical Chemistry Lab4 Select one of the following: 3 CHEM 3001Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 3401Applications of Biochemistry CHEM 4401Biochemistry I CHEM 3301 Physical Chemistry Lecture I 3 CHEM 3302 Physical Chemistry Lecture II 3 CHEM 4196 Instrumental Analysis 5 Mathematics MATH 1041 Calculus I 4 or MATH 1941 Honors Calculus I MATH 1042 Calculus II 4 or MATH 1942 Honors Calculus II Select one of the following: 2-4 MATH 2042Multivariable Calculus MATH 2043Calculus III MATH 2943Honors Calculus III Physics PHYS 1061 Elementary Classical Physics I 4 or PHYS 1961 Honors Elementary Classical Physics I or PHYS 2021 General Physics I or PHYS 2921 Honors General Physics I PHYS 1062 Elementary Classical Physics II 4 or PHYS 1962 Honors Elementary Classical Physics II or PHYS 2022 General Physics II or PHYS 2922 Honors General Physics II College of Science & Technology SCTC 1013 Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences 3 SCTC 1389 Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners 2 SCTC 3001 History of Science 3 SCTC 3312 Coding STEM Lessons 2 1 Education EDUC 2179 Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science 3 EDUC 4388 TUteach Apprentice Teaching 4 EDUC 4802 TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar 3 SPED 2231 Introduction to Special Education 3 MGSE 2189 Classroom Interactions (S) 3 or SCTC 3485 Science and Mathematics in the Classroom MGSE 3796 Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) 3 MGSE 4189 Project-Based Instruction (F) 3 or SCTC 4485 Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments Total Credit Hours 86-88 Course List Code Title Credit Hours (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 TUteach web site. 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.
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All students are required to complete a minimum of one credit.