Comprehensive Science with Biology Major Licensure
The secondary teacher education for comprehensive science with a biology major licensure program provides appropriate learning experiences to meet the needs, capabilities, and interests of high school students studying science with a biology focus. The program is designed to assist individuals in acquiring knowledge, developing skills and dispositions within a learning environment focused on active involvement and integrated learning activities. We also offer a comprehensive science with chemistry major licensure program.
Requirements
To complete the secondary grades teacher education program and earn licensure in science for grades 9-12, students must complete the requirements for general education and the biology major, as well as the following licensure requirements.
Students must be admitted in the Teacher Education Program to enroll.
B. A. in Science Major in Biology with 9-12 Comprehensive Science Licensure From the General Education RequirementsThe general education requirements of the College including these specific courses in the following areas: PSY - 312: Psychology of Exceptional Individuals (3 cr.) SOC - 335: Race and Ethnic Relations (3 cr.) or EDU - 345: Language Minorities in Public Schools (3 cr.) Students should take EDU 232 first.
Professional Education, Methods 3-5 credit hours of Methods as appropriate to the required concentration.
Internship - last semester of teacher education program EDU - 460: Colloquium in Education (3 cr.) EDU - 490: Observation and Directed Teaching (9 cr.) Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program to enroll in EDU 460 and EDU 490.
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Heather Bower
Assistant Professor; Department Head, Education
207-B Ledford
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Graduate Program Manager & Admissions Counselor for Education
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