Biology Education Major

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