Biology - Secondary Education

School/College: Education


Field of Study

Course work for Biology certification for teaching grades 6-12.

Possible Careers

Secondary education teacher; administrative positions in secondary schools; professor; research scientist; nature interpreter in state or national parks; educational programs coordinator in arboretums or museums; science writer; physician; veterinarian.

Special Opportunities & Additional Information

  • Undergraduate students suually enter the secondary education professional program as seniors after completing at least 28 credits in biology course work required for the major.
  • Enrollment is limited and admission is competitive.
  • In addition to taking liberal studies and course work for the major, students complete a four-semester sequence of education and teaching methodology courses combined with school-based field experiences. This major usually takes five years to complete.
  • *Note: See Section VI for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Selected Required Courses

Intro Biology:
Biology 151-152; or Botany 130 and Zoology 101-102; or Biocore
Calculus:
Optional, but 6 credits college-level math/statistics required.
General Chemistry:
Chem 103-104; or its equivalent
Organic Chemistry:
None
Physics:
Physics 103-104; or Physics 201-202; or Physics 207-208

Recommended Course Sequence for Freshman Year

Fall
Biology 151; or Zoology 101-102 or Botany 130
Math
-OR-
Chem 103
Math
Biology 151; or Zoology 101-102 or Botany 130
Spring
Biology 152; or Botany 130 or Zoology 101-102
Chem 103
-OR-
Chem 104
Math
Biology 152; or Botany 130 or Zoology 101-102

Advisor

  • Education Academic Services for referral to an advisor. Phone (608) 262-1651 to make an appointment.

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