Biology & Secondary Education, BS

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Please see catalog section on applying for TEP Admission processes and other program requirements for additional information. For Biology, BS majors, adding the General Science Broadfield & Secondary Education, BS is highly recommended. A Coaching Option is also available with any teaching major, but does not lead to licensure.

Credit Requirements

Electives:

Choose elective credits from any college-level catalog courses to bring degree total to 128.

BS: Biology and Secondary ED Total Credits: 128

Additional Biology and Secondary Education Degree and Course Information

Technology Requirement: Before registering for EDU 371 students must have earned a passing score on the Information & Technology Literacy Exam, or at least a B- on either COMS 115 Computer Basics for Educators (4 credits) or CAPP 131 Basic Microsoft Office (4 credits).

The following additional courses are strongly recommended for Secondary Education

BIOH 365 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I for Health Professions 4 Credit(s)
BIOH 370 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II for Health Professions 4 Credit(s)
BIOM 260 - General Microbiology 4 Credit(s)

Note:

Students in an internship program (e.g. Class 5 teachers) will substitute EDU 498 Internship for EDU 495S . Consult with the Post Baccalaureate advisor to determine appropriate number of credits.

Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED for adults, children and infants is required for all education majors prior to student teaching. ECP 100 is recommended to fulfi ll this requirement.

Biology & Secondary Education, BS

Credit Requirements

General Education: 32 Credits

Select the following 2 courses/8 credits for Natural Science

Select the following course for Humanities: Literary & Artistic Studies

Select the following course/4 credits for Mathematics

Biology Major Core: 52 Credits

Select 1 course/4 credits from the following:

Select 2 courses/8 credits from the following: