Biology, B.A. for Teacher Licensure

The Major in Biology for Teacher Licensure is designed for students planning careers as teachers of biology, environmental science, and general science at the secondary level. The Major in Biology for Teacher Licensure consists of 48 hours in major and major-related courses and 42 credit hours in courses related to educator preparation.

Required courses include:

Major and Major-Related Courses

BIO 113Principles of Organismal Biology

4

BIO 115Principles of Cellular Biology

4

BIO 217Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIO 218Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

BIO 221Genetics

4

BIO 222Ecology and Evolution

4

CHM 121General Chemistry I

4

CHM 122General Chemistry II

4

PHS 111Investigations in Physical Science

4

One of the following field-based laboratory courses:

BIO 305Plant Diversity

4

BIO 307Flowering Plants

4

BIO 321Comparative Vertebrate Zoology

4

BIO 341Comparative Invertebrate Zoology

4

BIO 403Vertebrate Field Zoology

4

One of the following bench-based laboratory courses:

BIO 301Cell and Tissue Biology

4

BIO 355Microbiology

4

BIO 412Animal Physiology

4

BIO 414Developmental Biology

4

Educator Preparation Courses

PSY 101Introductory Psychology

3

PSY 218Adolescent Development

3

STA 120Introductory Statistics

4

EDU 202Educational Technology

3

EDU 299Contemporary and Professional Issues in Education

1

EDU 300Field Experience

1

EDU 301Models of Classroom Management & Instruction

3

EDU 312Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners

3

EDU 321Disciplinary Literacy Methods

3

EDU 333Applied Pedagogy

3

EDU 351Senior Study I

3

EDU 352Senior Study II: Professional Seminar

3

EDU 403Clinical Practice for PK12/Secondary (10)

10

EDU 411Educational Assessment & Evaluation

3