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Biological Sciences Education
EXPLORE BIOLOGY AND HOW TO TEACH IT
The biological sciences curriculum helps students develop an understanding of principles governing biological processes that span a continuum from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems. The biology education major develops students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills which are essential for making informed decisions about issues that relate to science, technology, the environment and teaching biology.
The B.A. in Biological Sciences Education follows a curriculum similar to the Biological Sciences major with the addition of education courses.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Learning Science
- Adolescent Development
- Teaching Methods
- Calculus
CAREER OPTIONS
- Middle School or High School Teacher
- Department Chair
- Teacher Leader
- Principal
- Instructional Coach
- Textbook Author
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Science Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Technology
- Counseling
- Teacher Leadership
- Educational Leadership
What's special about this program?
The Secondary Science Education Program has a partnership agreement with a local school district. Science teachers collaborate with university personnel to provide an innovative science education program that culminates in a capstone experience of student teaching. The Secondary Science Education Program has led the university in using co-teaching as a model for student teaching. This innovative approach on learning to teach emphasizes professional collaborations between students and teachers. Students are introduced to STEM and various education technologies to enhance their teaching practice. The university’s clinical faculty oversee the students’ field experiences and provide professional development to the district’s science teachers.
Sample Curriculum
| BISC207 | Introductory Biology I
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| BISC208 | Introductory Biology II
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| CHEM103 or 107 | General Chemistry
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| CHEM 104 or 108 | General Chemistry
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| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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| MATH115 or 117 | Pre-Calculus
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| UNIV101 | First Year Experience
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Foreign Language Courses (105 or Higher)
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University Breadth Course
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| EDUC414 | Diversity in Secondary Education
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| MATH221 or 241 | Calculus
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| BISC3XX | Biology Course
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| EDUC413 | Adolescent Development & Educational Psychology
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Liberal Arts Electives
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| Chemistry 2XX | Chemistry Course
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| EDUC414 | Teaching Exceptional Adolescents
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Second Writing Course
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Group B Breadth Course
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| EDUC420 | Reading in the Content Areas
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| SCEN491 | Methods of Teaching Science
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| BISC4XX | Biology Course
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| BISC6XX | Biology Course
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| EDUC400 | Student Teaching (Spring Semester) |
