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transfer guidelines for Bachelor of Science, Science Education (Secondary Biological Science)

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A transcript evaluation is completed once official transcripts from all previously attended institutions have been received by WGU. Please note that transcripts must be sent to WGU directly from the issuing institution to be considered official. WGU does not perform unofficial evaluations or accept unofficial transcripts. The guidelines below will provide a good indication of the expected transfer credit. Official transcript evaluations will occur in the month prior to your start. Transcripts are processed in the order they are received. Please contact your Enrollment Counselor if it has been more than 15 business days since your transcripts have been received and you have not received an evaluation. Transfer credit will not be awarded for transcripts received after your first term start date. Transfer credit awarded for Business, Information Technology, or Health Professions College programs may not apply if a program change is made to the WGU Teacher’s College.
COURSES ACCEPTED FOR TRANSFER CREDIT: Must be college level coursework from an institutionally accredited (also known as regionally accredited) college or university in the United States as determined by the Department of Education. Must have been awarded a grade of C or better. May not be used to fulfill more than one course of study. Must meet the competency unit and content equivalency requirements.
COURSES SATISFIED BY AN ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Where transfer credit does not apply, courses may be satisfied by degree. Courses can be satisfied by an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science from an Institutional Accreditor. (Accrediting agency recognized by The U.S. Department of Education) In certain cases, the degree must be in a specific field of study. Satisfied by degree does not apply to all courses or programs at WGU. A change in majors at WGU may result in the removal of credit.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS LEADING TO INITIAL LICENSURE Applicants to undergraduate initial licensure programs must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent AND demonstrate program readiness through one of the following options below: Option 1: Submit transcripts documenting completion of college-level coursework for review of GPA. Option 2: Possess a bachelors or associate degree (A.A or A.S. acceptable) from an accredited post-secondary institution. Option 3: Submit high school transcripts for review of GPA.
Important: The courses listed below are eligible for transfer credit; refer to your program guide for a complete listing of program requirements.
Survey of Pacific Northwest History for Educators' (3 CUs) must be taken by students planning to meet licensure requirements in the state of Washington.

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General Education Courses Satisfied by Transfer or Degree The group below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor's degree unless otherwise stated in the transfer requirement.

	Sub-Group	Course	Course Name	Course Units	Transfer Requirement(s)
Group : Communication ‎(3)
	Written Composition	C455	English Composition I	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in English composition. Excluding business writing and technical writing. Cannot be satisfied by degree.
	Written Composition	C456	English Composition II	3	A second, sequential course, equivalent to 3 units, in English composition. Excluding business writing and technical writing. English Composition I must be transferred before English Composition II can be transferred. Cannot be satisfied by degree.
	Communication Applications	C464	Introduction to Communication	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in speech or communications. The course presented must clearly demonstrate an oral speaking component. Cannot be satisfied by degree.
Group : History and Humanities ‎(2)
	History and Government	C121	Survey of United States History	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in U.S. history. Specific events in U.S. history cannot be used to meet this requirement. Coursework needs to include a broad overview of U.S. history. Cannot be satisfied by degree.
	Ideals & Ethics	C100	Introduction to Humanities	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in the humanities (literature, visual and performing arts, music, theatre, philosophy, ethics, or religious studies). Cannot be satisfied by degree.
Group : Mathematics ‎(2)
	Quantitative Reasoning	C278	College Algebra	4	One course, equivalent to 4 units, in college algebra or higher. Course must have be taken within the past 3 years to be considered for transfer. Cannot be satisfied by degree.
	Statistical Reasoning	C955	Applied Probability and Statistics	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in statistics. Cannot be satisfied by degree.
Group : Sciences ‎(3)
	Physical Sciences	C165	Integrated Physical Sciences	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in physical or life science (chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy, or biology). Course must have been taken within 7 years to transfer for Teachers College Math and Science Education programs. Cannot be satisfied by degree.
	Life Science	C190	Introduction to Biology	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in general biology. Course must have been taken within 7 years to transfer for the Teachers College. Cannot be satisfied by degree.
	Life Science	C683	Natural Science Lab	2	One course, equivalent to 2 units, in a natural science (chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy, or biology) with lab component. Lab must have been taken within 7 years to transfer for the Teachers College Science Education program. Cannot be satisfied by degree.

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Courses in the Major Courses Satisfied by Transfer Credit The group below cannot be satisfied by a degree unless otherwise stated in the transfer requirement.

Sub-Group	Course	Course Name	Course Units	Transfer Requirement(s)
Group : Courses in the Major ‎(13)
	D097	Educational Foundations	2	One course, equivalent to 2 units, in schools and society.
	D096	Fundamentals of Diverse Learners	4	One or more courses, equivalent to 4 units, in diversity and inclusion, which includes special education and multicultural education, and at least 4 hours of related field experience.
	D094	Educational Psychology and Development of Children and Adolescents	4	One or more courses, equivalent to 4 units, covering both educational psychology and human development, and at least 4 hours of related field experience.
	C890	Ecology and Environmental Science	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in environmental science or ecology. Course must have been taken within 7 years to transfer.
	C875	Human Anatomy and Physiology	4	One course, equivalent to 4 units, in anatomy and/or physiology. Course must have been taken within 7 years to transfer.
	C888	Molecular and Cellular Biology	4	One course, equivalent to 4 units, in molecular and/or cellular biology. Course must have been taken within 7 years to transfer.
	C654	Zoology	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in organismal biology. Course must have been taken within 7 years to transfer.
	C736	Evolution	4	One course, equivalent to 3-4 units, in evolutionary biology. Course must have been taken within 7 years to transfer.
	C832	Chemistry with Lab	4	One or more courses, equivalent to 4 units, inclusive of a lab component in general chemistry. Course(s) must have been taken within 3 years to transfer.
	D095	Managing Engaging Learning Environments	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in the strategies to create positive and productive learning environments, and at least 7 hours of related field experience that includes both observation of practices to engage and motivate learners and opportunities to apply strategies for engagement and motivation while interacting with learners.
	D093	Assessing Impact on Student Learning	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in the interpretation and analysis of assessment data to inform instructional decisions, and at least 3 hours of related field experience where high leverage practices are observed and evaluated.
	D092	Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in the critical evaluation of hardware and software for positive impact on learning using the SAMR model, exploration of ethical considerations (equity, access, and appropriate use), and at least 3 hours of related field experience where integration of technology within the instructional environment is observed and evaluated.
	C652	Heredity and Genetics	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in heredity and genetics. Course must have been taken within 7 years to transfer.

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Non-Transferable Courses Courses Not Satisfied by Transfer or Degree The group below may not be satisfied by transfer credit or degree.

Sub-Group	Course	Course Name	Course Units
Group : Courses in the Major ‎(16)
	D090	The School as a Community of Care	3
	C319	Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Science, Observations 1 and 2	3
	C320	Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Science, Observation 3 and Midterm	3
	C321	Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Science, Observations 4 and 5	3
	C322	Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Science, Observation 6 and Final	3
	C341	Cohort Seminar	3
	D151	Professional Portfolio	2
	C371	Concepts in Science	2
	C388	Science, Technology, and Society	5
	D091	Introduction to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment	3
	C728	Secondary Disciplinary Literacy	3
	C730	Secondary Reading Instruction and Interventions	3
	D150	Teacher Performance Assessment in Science	3
	C900	Biology: Content Knowledge	2
	C937	Preclinical Experiences in Science	3
	C940	Science Methods - Secondary Biology	4

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