Biology Education B.S.

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Bachelor of Science Degree Leading to Certification for Grades 6-12
College of Science and Mathematics,
Department of Biology and Physics
(770) 423-6158
http://science.kennesaw.edu/biophys/

This single field program is designed to prepare biology teachers of adolescents, largely at the secondary school level (grades 6 through 12). It leads to 6-12 teacher certification in the teaching field of biology in Georgia. Candidates complete the equivalent of a major in biology and a second major in pedagogical studies with an emphasis on teaching science.

The B.S. in Secondary Biology Education is fully accredited by NCATE, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, is fully approved by Georgia’s Professional Standards Commission for 6-12 teacher certification, and is nationally recognized by NSTA, the National Science Teachers Association.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

see listing of requirements

University-Wide Fitness For Living Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

Specific General Education requirements for this major:

Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (18 Credit Hours)

Lab/math credit from General Education (2 Credit Hours)

Teaching Field Requirements (30 Credit Hours)

Choose one of the following (4 Credit Hours):

Statistics Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

STAT 3125 - Biostatistics

Biology Education B.S.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

University-Wide Fitness For Living Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

Specific General Education requirements for this major:

Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (18 Credit Hours)

Teaching Field Requirements (30 Credit Hours)

Choose one of the following (4 Credit Hours):

Choose one of the following (4 Credit Hours):

Statistics Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

Professional Education (6-12) Requirements (33 Credit Hours)

Program Total (126 Credit Hours)