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2018 - 2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology Education Major


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Program Advisor: Dr. Christine Fleischacker

Degree Types: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

The Biology Education major is a Bachelor of Science or Arts degree program designed to prepare students for a career as a secondary teacher or to provide the essential background for entrance into certain graduate programs. Students planning to attend graduate school should consult with their advisor and plan a program of study that meets the requirements of a specific program and a particular school.

Outcomes:

Biology Education graduates will:

  • be able to effectively communicate in both written and oral formats
  • demonstrate a broad, relevant knowledge base in biological science
  • exhibit analytical and critical thinking skills
  • demonstrate the ability to search for and access academic sources of information, to synthesize the information, and to evaluate it for relevance and reliability
  • demonstrate technical skills appropriate to their professions
  • recognize the role of the individual and society in understanding and improving the natural environment
  • be competitive in securing employment in secondary education

Major Requirements


Required Courses:


Elective Courses:


Students must take five additional biology courses selected from three areas of study to complete the major. These electives are in addition to the required biology courses and must total a minimum of 20 semester hours.

Recommended as Electives:


Total: 129 Semester Credits


Program length: 4 academic years / 128 weeks

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