Major

Biology with Secondary Science Concentration

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Program
Biology

A Secondary Science Concentration within the Biology major is intended for students who are planning to become high school biology teachers. Students completing this major are required to be double majors in Education, and actively pursue teaching licensure. See Education for details on requirements for the Education major and licensure. 

A student majoring in Biology with Secondary Science Education completes 52 credit hours: 

Required Courses

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Choose One Organismal Biology Courses from this list:

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
20

Choose One Cellular and Molecular Biology Course from this list:

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
20

Choose One Biology Systems Course from this list:

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
24

Required Supporting STEM courses:

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Title
Credits
4.0
4.0
Sub-Total Credits
24

Capstone

In order to earn this major, a student must successfully complete ED 434 during the semester of student teaching as the capstone experience. This requires admission to Student Teaching.

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4

Recommended Courses

Adolescent Psychology is highly recommended. If schedule permits, additional coursework in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, or Computer Science is encouraged.

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4
Total Credits
52