Teacher Licensure in Biology (Grades 6–12)

Students seeking Teaching Licensure must take MAT 114 or MAT 208 as part of the program prerequisites.

Major Requirements: 42 hours

Major requirements in the General Biology Major to include BIO 316 (or BIO 307 and BIO 309).

Students will take BIO 419 and an additional 300-level elective applicable to biology major instead of BIO 425, BIO 426, BIO 427.

Requirements: 12 hours

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PHY 111Principles of the Physical Sciences

4

PHY 112Earth and Space Science

4

CHE 111General Chemistry

4

Membership in BIOME is required.

Complete applicable portions of the Praxis II.

For additional information, see the Director of Educator Preparation.

Core Requirements: 35 hours

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
SE 230Learning in Diverse Classrooms

3

PSY 213Introduction to Psychology

3

EDU 150Foundations of American Education

2

EDU 301Technology-Rich Learning in a Global Classroom

2

EDU 308Planning and Assessment for Teaching and Learning

3

EDU 340Comprehending Text

2

EDU 306Leading the Learning Environment

3

EDU 313Secondary Methods

3

EDU 451Problem-Based Seminar

2

EDU 433Enhanced Student Teaching in Secondary Schools

12