Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Education - Composite Science Education with Biology Track is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Courses
- Major Courses
- Secondary Professional Education Sequence
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 III and VII.)
- Design a valid scientific experiment and analyze the resulting data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Read, interpret and evaluate information presented in media ranging from public news sources to scientific papers. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, and VIII.)
- Accurately communicate scientific ideas in written and oral form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes VII, and VIII.)
- Demonstrate an awareness of major global scientific issues and appreciate the interconnectedness of the global system. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, VII, and X.)
Career Options
Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Science Education: Biology Track?
The biology track of this bachelor’s degree in composite science education prepares students to become middle school and high school science teachers. This is an especially good choice for students who want to teach in smaller communities where they will be teaching many of the sciences. Be prepared to teach biology, but also have a strong enough background to teach chemistry and earth science as well.
Possible Career Paths
- Middle School Science Teacher
- High School Science Teacher
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.
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.