Teaching Life Science B.A.Sc.
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College of Education & Human Service Professions (DCEH)246 - Bachelor of Applied Science
Are students ever admitted to a pre-major status before admission to this major?
Yes, freshmen and transfer students
Minimum number of completed courses required for admission
23
Minimum number of completed credits required for admission
73
Preferred program admission GPA for students admitted to degree-granting college(s)
2.5
Preferred program admission GPA for students from other University of Minnesota campuses
2.5
Preferred program admission GPA for students transferring from other institutions
2.5
Explanation for GPA preference higher than 2.0 for admission
Students entering the STEP (5-12 & K-12) licensure programs are bound by the policies in effect at the time of application; admission is based on criteria established by the UMD Dept. of Educ, consistent with MN policies as established by the MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Students must complete the following to be eligible for admission to Block coursework: a minimum of a 2.5 major and cumulative GPA, a grade of a C- or better in lower division and upper division coursework, and all requirements outlined at: https://z.umn.edu/STEPapplication. Applications are due the 6th Friday of the semester prior to starting Block 1. Application for admission can only be completed spring semester for a fall semester Block 1 start. See advisor for application support and requirements.
Description of other application requirements
See complete Program Admission information under the Requirements tab.
Current UMD students who want to change colleges into this major must:
1 - Meet with a CEHSP Professional Advisor (https://z.umn.edu/CEHSPadvisors).
2 - Be in good academic standing* with UMD.
*Students who are not in good academic standing (GPA below a 2.0) should meet with a CEHSP professional advisor to discuss change of college options.
NOTE: students in this major start as a pre-major. During the meeting with a CEHSP professional advisor students will learn the major requirement expectations.
Current UMD students who want to change colleges into this major must:
1 - Meet with a CEHSP Professional Advisor (https://z.umn.edu/CEHSPadvisors).
2 - Be in good academic standing* with UMD.
*Students who are not in good academic standing (GPA below a 2.0) should meet with a CEHSP professional advisor to discuss change of college options.
NOTE: students in this major start as a pre-major. During the meeting with a CEHSP professional advisor students will learn the major requirement expectations.