Biology- Teacher Preparation, B.S.

Summary

To enable students to meet Virginia requirements for licensure to teach biology and, under certain circumstances, other related subjects.

Requirements

Must complete the requirements for the Biology Bachelor of Science degree (with the addition of PHYS 201) as well as: 

 

EDUC 114 Introduction to Education 1
EDUC 115 Early Field Experience .5
EDUC 115 Early Field Experience .5
EDUC 305 Human Growth and Development 3
EDUC 320 Technology and Instructional Design 3
EDUC 370 Survey of Exceptional Children 3
EDUC 440 Seminar: Teaching in Secondary School 2
EDUC 441 Supervised Teaching in Secondary School 10
EDUC 445 Foundations of Education 3
EDUC 449 Reading, Writing, and Instruction in Content Areas 3
EDUC 450 Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary School 3
Total 32

Additional
Requirements:
One course from: 3
HIST 111 American History to 1861*
HIST 112 American History since 1862*
Recommended
One course from: 3
HHP 231 Personal Health
HHP 232 School and Community Health
HHP 251 Safety Education
For middle school
endorsement:
EDUC 401 Practicum in Education 2

Degree Type and Level

B.S. - Bachelor of Science

Department

  • Departments: Biology