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 Temple as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:

     Course List

     Code	Title	Credit Hours
     MATH 3096	Introduction to Modern Algebra
     MATH 3098	Modern Algebra
     MATH 4096	Senior Problem Solving
     MGSE 3796	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 Temple University 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.
     • SCTC 1001 CST First Year Seminar for every entering first-year CST student.
     • SCTC 2001 CST Transfer Seminar for every entering transfer CST student.
3. Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (90-92 s.h.)¹
   At least 9 courses required for the major must be completed at Temple. At least 7 Math 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
   Computer Programming
   Select one of the following:		3-4
   CIS 1051	Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
   or CIS 1951	Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
   CIS 1057	Computer Programming in C
   CIS 1068	Program Design and Abstraction
   or CIS 1968	Honors Program Design and Abstraction
   MATH 1033 & MATH 1034	Computing in MATLAB and Applications in MATLAB
   Mathematics
   MATH 1041	Calculus I	4
   or MATH 1941	Honors Calculus I
   MATH 1042	Calculus II	4
   or MATH 1942	Honors Calculus II
   MATH 2021	Functions and Modeling (S)	3
   MATH 2043	Calculus III	4
   or MATH 2943	Honors Calculus III
   MATH 2061	Euclidean Geometry (S)	3
   MATH 2101	Linear Algebra	3-4
   or MATH 2103	Linear Algebra with Computer Lab
   MATH 2111	Basic Concepts of Math	3
   MATH 3003	Theory of Numbers	3
   MATH 3031	Probability Theory I	3
   MATH 3096	Introduction to Modern Algebra	3
   MATH 3137	Real & Complex Analysis I (F)	3
   MATH 3138	Real & Complex Analysis II (S)	3
   MATH 4096	Senior Problem Solving	3
   One Mathematics elective at the 3000 level or above 2		3
   Physics
   Select one of the following:		4
   PHYS 1061	Elementary Classical Physics I
   PHYS 1961	Honors Elementary Classical Physics I (F)
   PHYS 2021	General Physics I
   PHYS 2921	Honors General Physics I (F)
   Select one of the following:		4
   PHYS 1062	Elementary Classical Physics II
   PHYS 1962	Honors Elementary Classical Physics II (S)
   PHYS 2022	General Physics II
   PHYS 2922	Honors General Physics II (S)
   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 3	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
   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
   SPED 2231	Introduction to Special Education	3
   Research Methods
   BIOL/CHEM/EES/PHYS 3091	Research Methods	3
   Total Credit Hours		90-92

   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.

   ²

   MATH 2041, MATH 2941, MATH 2045, or MATH 2121 may be used to fulfill the Mathematics elective at the 3000 level or above.

   ³

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