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Plan of Study Template

Field of Study (Field of Study- University Transfer Plan)

Name of Degree

Overview

The following set of courses have been adopted as a field of study for students seeking a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Biology. Below is the suggested course order, students may decide to take certain courses based upon their semester of availability. All courses must be completed before receiving degree.

Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Biology. For additional information concerning the Biology field of study or transferability, please consult with advisors for the Natural Sciences Department at (956)721-5195.

Information

The AS degree in Biology is designed to prepare students for various career opportunities in medicine, health fields, research, and education. This program is intended to provide a foundation on which the graduate can build a career in biological sciences as they transfer to a 4-year university.

Visit www.laredo.edu/pathways to view guided pathways created for students who complete an AS degree and the options for transfer. Speak with an academic advisor at your college to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.

Visit www.laredo.edu/pathways to view guided pathways created for students who complete an AAS degree and the options for transfer. Speak with an academic advisor at your college to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.

Plan of Study

Recommended Course Sequence	Semesters Offered	Credit Hours
Semester 1
CDEC 1358 - Creative Arts for Early Childhood	Fall, Spring	3
TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children	Fall, Spring	3
CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs	Fall, Spring	3
TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development	Fall, Spring	3
CDEC 1359 - Children with Special Needs	Fall, Spring	3
		15 Hours
Semester 2
TECA 1318 – Wellness of the Young Child	Fall, Spring	3
CDEC 1356 – Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood	Fall, Spring	3
CDEC 1319 – Child Guidance	Fall, Spring	3
CDEC 2187 – Internship – Child Care Provider/Assistant	Fall, Spring	3
CDEC 1321 – The Infant and Toddler	Fall, Spring	3
TECA 1303 – Families, School & Community	Fall, Spring	3
		16 Hours
Summer Session
ENGL 1301 – Composition I	Fall, Spring	3
		3 Hours
Semester 3
ENGL 1302 – Composition II	Fall, Spring	3
CDEC 2307 – Math and Science for Early Childhood	Fall, Spring	3
CDEC 2326 – Administration of Programs for Children I	Fall, Spring	3
CDEC 2188 – Internship – Child Care Provider/Assistant	Fall, Spring	3
Elective – Social or Behavioral Sciences	Fall, Spring	3
		13 Hours
Semester 4
Elective – Math or Natural Sciences	Fall, Spring	3
CDEC 2328 – Administration of Programs for Children II	Fall, Spring	3
CDEC 2486– Internship – Child Care Provider/ Assistant	Fall, Spring	3
Elective – Language Philosophy & Culture	Fall, Spring	3
		13 Hours
AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS/PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS