Science Education, Biology (9-12) Concentration, B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Science Education (9-12, 6-9)

Coordinator: Mary Ash

Upon successful completion of the program of study in Science Education and related requirements, graduates are eligible for a Standard Professional I license to teach in the State of North Carolina. For a more detailed description, including the program standards and goals and objectives, turn to Undergraduate Licensure Programs in the School of Education section of this catalog.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Freshman Seminar and General Education: 45(33) Sem. Hrs.*

Essential Standards

Select one area of concentration (*12 semester hours of Natural Sciences and Mathematics may count toward General Ed)

Biology (9-12) Concentration: 62 Sem. Hrs.

• BIOL 1000. Laboratory Investigations and Experiences in General Biology (1 credit)
• BIO 1000. Principles of Biology (3 credits)
• BIO 1010. General Botany (4 credits)
• BIO 1020. General Zoology (4 credits)
• BIO 3040. Principles of Ecology (4 credits)
• BIO 3180. Principles of Genetics (4 credits)
• BIO 3710. Cell Biology (4 credits)
• BIO 4220. Evolution (3 credits)

Professional Studies Core: 12 Sem. Hrs.

• EDN 2100. Introduction to Education (3 credits)
• EDN 3130. Content Area Reading (3 credits)
• EDN 3140. Aspects of Human Development and Educational Psychology (Grades 6-12) (3 credits)
• SED 3310. Introduction to the Exceptional Child (3 credits)

Content Pedagogy: 21-24 Sem. Hrs.

(9-12) Total: 128 Sem. Hrs.

**The number of elective hours required in the Middle Grades Science Concentration will be determined based on the student’s second academic concentration. 128 hours are required for the degree.

NOTE: Students who desire teacher licensure in Science Education should declare the major as soon as possible in their college career. Consultation with the Program Coordinator or program advisor prior to registering for General Education courses is strongly recommended.