Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Science Education (Biology Track)
Degree Requirements:
General Education Courses
Major Courses
Professional Secondary Education Courses
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge from various scientific disciplines (i.e., biology, chemistry, earth science, physics) to address real world problems and appreciate the interconnectedness of the scientific disciplines. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, VI and VII.)
- Design a valid scientific experiment and analyze the resulting data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and VI.)
- Read, interpret and evaluate information presented in media ranging from public news sources to scientific papers. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, and III.)
- Accurately communicate scientific ideas in written and oral form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, VI, and VII.)
- Demonstrate an awareness of major global scientific issues and appreciate the interconnectedness of the global system. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, V, VI and VII.)
Requirements
Composite Science Education Major Courses - Biology Track
Students in the Composite Science Education (Biology Track) major are required to take MATH 107 as their Group IIB General Education requirement. If MATH 107 is not taken as the IIB GE requirement, it must be taken to fulfill the requirements of the degree program.
Secondary Education
Total Credit Hours: 71-73
In order to graduate, a grade of “C” or better is required in courses taken in fulfillment of a natural sciences degree or minor as well as ENGL 110, ENGL 120 and COMM 110.