Albion College
Secondary Teaching Majors and Minors

• Biology 105, 110, 205
• "Animal" course, 200-level or above (1 unit)
• "Plant" course, 200-level or above (1 unit)
  either the Animal or Plant course must come from the field work category.
• Analytical laboratory (1 unit)
• Elective (1 unit)
• one of either of the following:
  • Geology 101 or 103 (lab required)
  • Physics 115 (lab required)
• two of the following:
  • Chemistry 121
  • Chemistry 123
  • Chemistry 211

• Biology 105, 110
• one of the following:
  • Biology 215
  • Biology 216
• one of either of the following:
  • Biology 225
  • Biology 227
  • Biology 314
• 200-level or above (1 unit)
  selected in consultation with the biology faculty and with written approval of the biology chair

The chemistry major has two tracks, either of which may be used as a teaching major. The majors share a common core of:

• Chemistry 121, Structure & Equilibrium (1 unit)
• Chemistry 123, Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry (1 unit)
• Chemistry 205, Chemical Analysis (1/2 unit)
• Chemistry 211, Organic Chemistry: Structure (1 unit)
• Chemistry 212, Organic Chemistry: Reactions (1 unit)
• Chemistry 301, Chemical Energetics & Kinetics (1 unit)
• Chemistry 320, Advanced Lab: Instrumentation (1/2 unit)

You must also select a group of courses from either of the following tracks:

• Track1
  • either of:
    • Chemistry 323, Advanced Lab: Biochemistry (1/2 unit)
    • Chemistry 325, Advanced Lab: Projects (1/2 unit)
  • Chemistry 340, Physical Chemistry (1 unit)
  • a choice from:
    • Chemistry 350 (1/2 unit)
    • Chemistry 353 (1/2 unit)
    • Chemistry 356 (1/2 unit - recommended)
• Track 2
  • Chemistry 323, Advanced Lab: Biochemistry (1/2 unit)
  • Chemistry 337, Biochemistry (1 unit)
  • Chemistry 351, Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules (1/2 unit)
  • 300-level Biology other than 391 or 392 (1 unit)

• Chemistry 121, Structure & Equilibrium (1 unit)
• Chemistry 123, Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry (1 unit)
• Chemistry 211, Organic Chemistry: Structure (1 unit)
• Chemistry 212, Organic Chemistry: Reactions (1 unit)
• either
  • Chemistry 301, Chemical Energetics & Kinetics (1 unit)
  or
  • Chemistry 201, Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics (1/2 unit)
  • Chemistry 205, Chemical Analysis (1/2 unit)

You must take all of the following courses:

• Math 251, Introduction to Computer Science I (1 unit)
• Math 253, Introduction to Computer Science II (1 unit)
• Math 256, Practicum in Programming Languages (1/4 unit)
• Math 354, Computer Organization and Systems (1 unit; offered every 3rd semester)
• Math 356, Programming Languages (1 unit; offered every 3rd semester)

You must also select one unit from among the following:

• Math 280, Microcomputer Programming and Circuit Design (1/2 unit)
• Math 352, Data Structures and File Processing (1 unit; offered every 3rd semester)
• Math 388, Topics in Computer Science (1/2 unit)
• Math 389, Topics in Computer Science (1 unit)
• IDY 396, Senior Seminar in Computer Science(1 unit)

• Two courses from the following:
  • English 253, British Literature I
  • English 257, American Literature I
  • English 261, Greek & Roman Literature
• One course from the following:
  • English 203, Advanced Expository Writing
  • English 205, Introductory Creative Writing
  • English 207, Contemporary Journalism
  • English 209, Nature Writing
  • English 308, Newswriting
  • English 321, Advanced Creative Writing I
  • English 333, Reading and Writing Poetry
  • English 343, Technical Writing
• English 348, English Language
• Three 300-level literature courses (3 units)
• A one unit elective

• Two courses from the following:
  • English 253, British Literature I
  • English 257, American Literature I
  • English 261, Greek & Roman Literature
• One course from the following:
  • English 203, Advanced Expository Writing
  • English 205, Introductory Creative Writing
  • English 207, Contemporary Journalism
  • English 209, Nature Writing
  • English 308, Newswriting
  • English 321, Advanced Creative Writing I
  • English 333, Reading and Writing Poetry
  • English 343, Technical Writing
• English 348, English Language
• One 300-level literature course

• French 301, French Conversation
• French 302, French Composition
• French 341, French Literature to 1789
• Either of:
  • French 315, Interpretation of Literature
  • French 342, French Literature from 1789 to Present
• Four units from among the following:
  • French 201, Intermediate French
  • French 202, Intermediate French, continued
  • French 307, Civilizations of the French-speaking World
  • French 337, Cinema in French
  • French 398, Practicum (1/2 unit)
  • French 401, French Seminar (1/2 unit)
  • French 402, French Seminar (1 unit)

• French 201, Intermediate French
• French 202, Intermediate French, continued
• French 301, French Conversation
• French 302, French Composition
• French 307, Civilizations of the French-speaking World
• French 315, Interpretation of Literature
• French 337, Cinema in French
• French 341, French Literature to 1789
• French 342, French Literature from 1789 to Present
• French 398, Practicum (1/2 unit)
• French 401, French Seminar (1/2 unit)
• French 402, French Seminar (1 unit)

• Geology 101, Introductory Geology (1 unit)
• Geology 103, Introduction to Earth History (1 unit)
• Geology 201, Structural Geology (1 unit)
• Geology 203, Mineralogy (1 unit)
• Geology 204, Introductory Petrology (1 unit)
• Geology 205, Sedimentation & Stratigraphy (1 unit)
• Two elective units in Geology, one at the 200 level and one at the 300 level. These may not include Geology 210, any summer field camp, or a directed study.

• Geology 101, Introductory Geology (1 unit)
• Geology 103, Introduction to Earth History (1 unit)
• Three elective units in consultation with and approved by the Geology Department.

• German 301, German Conversation
• German 315, Interpretation of Literature
• Two units from among the following:
  • German 331, Classical Literature: Goethe and Schiller
  • German 342, German lyrics
  • German 344, German prose
  • German 346, German drama
• Two units from among the following:
  • German 201, Intermediate German
  • German 202, Intermediate German, continued
  • The "other"courses not previously selected from the list of 331, 342, 344, and 346 above
  • German 320, German Composition (1/2 unit)
  • German 321, German Composition (1 unit)
  • German 398, Practicum (1/2 unit)

• German 201, Intermediate German
• German 202, Intermediate German, continued
• German 301, German Conversation
• German 315, Interpretation of Literature
• German 320, German Composition (1/2 unit)
• German 321, German Composition (1 unit)
• German 331, Classical Literature: Goethe and Schiller
• German 342, German lyrics
• German 344, German prose
• German 346, German drama
• German 398, Practicum (1/2 unit)

• Physical Education 201, Foundations of Healthful Living (1 unit)
• Physical Education 214, Health Education Curr. for Secondary Schools (1/2 unit)
• Physical Education 280, Contemporary Health Issues (1 unit)
• Physical Education 334, Elementary School Health (1 unit)
• Physical Education 401, Seminar (1/2 unit)
• Psychology 272, Human Sexuality (1 unit)
• Physical Education 288/289, Selected Topics I (1/2 - 1 unit)
• One-half unit from among the following:
  • Physical Education 203, First Aid (1/2 unit)
  • Physical Education 359, Therapeutic Recreation Services (1 unit)
  • Physical Education 411, Directed Study (1/2 or 1 unit)

• European History (2 units)
• United States History (2 units, one of which must be 200-level or above)
  • one course about the United States before 1877
  • one course about the United States after 1877
• Asian, African, and Latin American History (2 units)
• one course numbered 390 through 402 (excluding History 391 and 392) (1 unit)
• Elective (1 unit)

• European History (1 or 2 units)
• United States History (2 units, one of which must be 200-level or above)
  • one course about the United States before 1877
  • one course about the United States after 1877
• Asian, African, or Latin American History (1 or 2 units)

• Math 141, Calculus of One Variable (1 unit)
• Math 143, Calculus of One Variable, continued (1 unit)
• Math 236, Linear Algebra (1 unit)
• Math 245, Multivariate Calculus (1 unit)
• Math 335, Abstract Algebra (1 unit; offered alternate years)
• Math 342 Geometry (1 unit; offered alternate years)
• Two units from the following:
  • Math 309, Mathematical Statistics (1 unit)
  • Math 331, Real Analysis (1 unit; offered alternate years)
  • Math 339, Discrete Structures (1 unit; offered alternate years)
  • Math 360, Mathematical Modeling (1 unit; offered alternate years)

• Math 141, Calculus of One Variable (1 unit)
• Math 143, Calculus of One Variable (continued) (1 unit)
• Math 236, Linear Algebra (1 unit)
• Math 335, Abstract Algebra (1 unit; offered alternate years)
• Math 342 Geometry (1 unit; offered alternate years)

• Music 101, Music Theory (1 unit)
• Music 102, Music Theory, continued (1 unit)
• Music 201, Music Theory, continued (1 unit)
• Music 202, Music Theory, continued (1 unit)
• Music 212, Introduction to Music Literature (1 unit)
• Music 230, Introduction to Conducting (1/2 unit)
• Music 313, Music History (1 unit)
• Music 314, Music History (1 unit)

Students should also take one or both of these groups of courses in lieu of Education 331 and Education 288/289 or 388/389:

Voice/Keyboard Emphasis

• Music 328, Teaching Choral Music in Secondary Schools (1 unit; offered alternate years)

Instrumental Emphasis

• Music 322, Teaching Instrumental Music in Schools (1 unit; offered alternate years)
• Music 240-246, Instrumental Classes (1 unit)

• Music 101, Music Theory (1 unit)
• Music 102, Music Theory, continued (1 unit)
• Music 212, Introduction to Music Literature (1 unit)
• Music 230, Introduction to Conducting (1/2 unit)
• One of either:
  • Music 322, Teaching Instrumental Music in Schools (1 unit; offered alternate years)
  • Music 328, Teaching Choral Music in Secondary Schools (1 unit; offered alternate years)
• Applied Music (1 and 1/2 units)

• Physical Education 201, Foundations of Healthful Living (1 unit)
• Physical Education 211, Anatomy and Kinesiology (1 unit)
• Physical Education 212, Human Physiology & Exercise Physiology (1 unit)
• Physical Education 217, Biomechanics (1/2 unit)
• Physical Education 302, Secondary Curriculum &Administration of Physical Education (1 unit)
• Physical Education 303, Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education (1/2 unit)
• Physical Education 304, History & Philosophy of Physical Education (1 unit)
• Physical Education 306, Motor Development/Motor Learning (lab) (1 unit)
• Physical Education 340, Teaching of Individual Sports & Dance (1 unit)
• Physical Education 341, Teaching of Team Sports (1 unit)

• Physical Education 201, Foundations of Healthful Living (1 unit)
• Physical Education 302, Secondary Curriculum &Administration of Physical Education (1 unit)
• Physical Education 304, History & Philosophy of Physical Education (1 unit)
• Physical Education 340, Teaching of Individual Sports & Dance (1 unit)
• Physical Education 341, Teaching of Team Sports (1 unit)

• Physics 167, Classical Physics 1 (1 unit)
• Physics 168, Classical Physics 2 (1 unit)
• Physics 241, Introduction to Modern Physics (1 unit)
• Physics 242, Introduction to Theoretical Physics (1 unit)
• Physics 325, Theoretical Mechanics (1 unit)
• Physics 336, Electricity and Magnetism (1 unit)
• Two units selected from Physics 105 or any 300- or 400-level physics course

• Physics 167, Classical Physics 1 (1 unit)
• Physics 168, Classical Physics 2 (1 unit)
• Physics 241, Introduction to Modern Physics (1 unit)
• Physics 242, Introduction to Theoretical Physics (1 unit)
• One unit selected from Physics 105 or any 300- or 400-level physics course

• Political Science 101, Politics of American Democracy (1 unit)
• Political Science 102, Political Systems of Europe (1 unit)
• Two units from American Government & Politics
• One unit of Political Theory (Pol Sci 355 or 367)
• One unit from International Relations and Comparitive Politics
• One unit from Political Research or Seminar
• One elective unit

• Political Science 101, Politics of American Democracy (1 unit)
• Political Science 102, Political Systems of Europe (1 unit)
• One unit from American Government & Politics
• One unit of Political Theory
• One elective unit

• Psychology 101, Introduction to Psychology (1 unit)
• Psychology 205, Research Methods (1 unit)
• Psychology 265, Abnormal Psychology (1 unit)
• One unit from among:
  • Psychology 343, Psychology of Perception (1 unit; offered alternate years)
  • Psychology 345, Psychology of Learning & Memory (1 unit; offered alternate years)
  • Psychology 348, Physiological Psychology (1 unit; offered alternate years)
  • Psychology 378, Cognitive Psychology (1 unit; offered alternate years)
• Three units from among
  • Psychology 289, 389, Selected Topics in Contemporary Psychology (1 unit)
  • Psychology 304, Psychological Assessment (1 unit)
  • Psychology 367, Psychology of Personality (1 unit)
  • Psychology 380, Introduction to Counseling (1 unit)
  • Psychology 399, Practicum (1 unit)
  • Psychology 402, Seminar (1 unit)
  • Psychology 412, Directed Study (1 unit)
• One unit elective social course
• One unit cognate from among:
  • Mathematics 109, Statistical Methods (1 unit)
  • Mathematics 210, Introduction to Statistical Analysis (1 unit)
  • Mathematics 309, Mathematical Statistics (1 unit)

• Psychology 101, Introduction to Psychology (1 unit)
• Psychology 205, Research Methods (1 unit)
• Psychology 265, Abnormal Psychology (1 unit)
• One unit from among:
  • Psychology 343, Psychology of Perception (1 unit; offered alternate years)
  • Psychology 345, Psychology of Learning & Memory (1 unit; offered alternate years)
  • Psychology 348, Physiological Psychology (1 unit; offered alternate years)
  • Psychology 378, Cognitive Psychology (1 unit; offered alternate years)
• One unit elective

• Spanish 301, Spanish Composition
• Spanish 340, Studies in Spanish Medieval and Golden Age Literature
• One of either:
  • Spanish 305, Spanish Civilization
  • Spanish 306, Latin American Civilization
• Two units from the following:
  • Spanish 341, Studies in Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Spanish Literature
  • Spanish 342, Latin American Literature
  • Spanish 343, Latin American Literature II
  • Spanish 350, Women in Hispanic Literature
• Three units from among:
  • Spanish 201, Intermediate Spanish
  • Spanish 202, Intermediate Spanish, continued
  • Spanish 315, Contemporary Approaches to the Interpretation of Literature
  • The "other"courses, not elected from the Civilization and Literature groups above
  • Spanish 398, Practicum in Spanish (1/2 unit)
  • Spanish 401, Spanish Seminar (1/2 unit)
  • Spanish 402, Spanish Seminar (1 unit)

• Spanish 201, Intermediate Spanish
• Spanish 202, Intermediate Spanish, continued
• Spanish 301, Spanish Composition
• Spanish 305, Spanish Civilization
• Spanish 306, Latin American Civilization
• Spanish 315, Contemporary Approaches to the Interpretation of Literature
• Spanish 340, Studies in Spanish Medieval and Golden Age Literature
• Spanish 341, Studies in Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Spanish Literature
• Spanish 342, Latin American Literature
• Spanish 343, Latin American Literature II
• Spanish 350, Women in Hispanic Literature
• Spanish 398, Practicum in Spanish (1/2 unit)
• Spanish 401, Spanish Seminar (1/2 unit)
• Spanish 402, Spanish Seminar (1 unit)

• Visual Arts 101, Introduction to Visual Arts (1 unit)
• Visual Arts 111, Survey of Western Art History (1 unit)
• Visual Arts 221, Drawing (1 unit)
• Visual Arts 231, Painting I (1 unit)
• Visual Arts 251, Printmaking I (1 unit)
• Visual Arts 261, Ceramics I (1 unit)
• Visual Arts 271, Sculpture I (1 unit)
• One unit from among (each course except for Vis Arts 216 is offered alternate years only):
  • Visual Arts 211, Art of Greece and Rome (1 unit)
  • Visual Arts 212, Art & Religion of the Medieval World (1 unit)
  • Visual Arts 213, Renaissance Art (1 unit)
  • Visual Arts 214, Baroque Art (1 unit)
  • Visual Arts 216, Modern & Contemporary Art (1 unit)
  • Visual Arts 217, American Art, 1600-1913 (1 unit)
  • Visual Arts 310, Women & Art (1 unit)
  • Visual Arts 311, Art as Political Action (1 unit)
  • Visual Arts 312, Race in American Art (1 unit)

• Visual Arts 101, Introduction to Visual Arts (1 unit)
• Visual Arts 111, Survey of Western Art History (1 unit)
• Visual Arts 221, Drawing (1 unit)
• One unit from among:
  • Visual Arts 231, Painting I (1 unit)
  • Visual Arts 251, Printmaking I (1 unit)
• One unit from among:
  • Visual Arts 261, Ceramics I (1 unit)
  • Visual Arts 271, Sculpture I (1 unit)