Biology Education 6-12, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science in Biology Education is designed for students who plan to teach Biology in grades 6-12.

Admission to the Program

Admission to the program in Biology Education is specified under the admission section for the School of Education.

Major Requirements

The students are required to satisfy General Education requirements, requirements in the School of Education, and requirements in the area of specialization. In addition, students must satisfy all requirements specified by the Florida State Department of Education. A minimum of 126 Hours is required. Additional Hours may be specified. Students must meet with their academic student success coach to ensure proper matriculation and timely program completion.

Biology Education 6-12: Total Semester Hours = 125

Freshman Year

First Semester

MAT 135 - Pre-Calculus 3 Credit Hours ^GE
BI 141 - Principles of Biology I (For Science Majors) 3 Credit Hours
BIL 141 - Principles of Biology I Lab 1 Credit Hour
HI 130 - African American History 3 Credit Hours ^GE
FC 110 - Freshman Seminar I 1Credit Hour ^GE
ML 131 - Modern Language I 3 Credit Hours
EN 131 - College English I 3 Credit Hours ^GE

Total: 17

Second Semester

EN 132 - College English II 3 Credit Hours ^GE
MAT 136 - Analytical Trigonometry 3 Credit Hours ^GE
ML 132 - Modern Language II 3 Credit Hours ^GE
FC 111 - Freshman Seminar II 1 Credit Hour ^GE
BI 142 - Principles of Biology II (For Science Majors) 4 Credit Hours
EDT 180 - Educator Skills Preparation 2 Credit Hours

Total: 16

Sophomore Year

First Semester

ED 355 - Curriculum Design and Instructional Methods 3 Credits ^***
ED 369 - Content Reading (6-12) 3 Credit Hours
ED 354 - Classroom Environment 3 Credit Hours ^***
ESE 200 - Survey of Exceptional Students 3 Credit Hours
TSL 370 - Principles and Issues in ESOL 3 Credit Hours
ED 231 - Introduction to Education 3 Credit Hours

Total: 18

Second Semester

CH 141 - General Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours
CHL 141 - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
SC 230 - Introduction to Effective Oral Communication 2 Credit Hours ^GE
ED 340 - Assessment and Evaluation 3 Credit Hours ^***
PS 236 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credit Hours
RELI 110 - Understanding Faith 3 Credit Hours
FC 280 - Sophomore Seminar: Leadership 1 Credit Hour

Total: 16

Junior Year

First Semester

CH 142 - General Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours
CHL 142 - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
BI 244 - Microbiology and Lab 4 Credit Hours
EDA 352 - Contemporary Teaching Practicum 2 Credit Hours
ED 360 - Content-Specific Methods in Secondary Education 3 Credit Hours
ENT 300 - Junior Seminar: Entrepreneurship 1 Credit Hour
BI 240 - Principles of Biology III 4 Credit Hours

Total: 17

Second Semester

BI 351 - Plant Physiology 4 Credit Hours
PH 241 - General Physics I 4 Credit Hours
PHL 241 - General Physics I Laboratory 0 Credit Hours
PE 113 - Health and Wellness 1 Credit Hour
300-400 Biology Elective
BI 345 - Comparative Anatomy 4 Credit Hours

Total: 16

Senior Year

First Semester

PHIL 230 - Ethics 2 Credit Hours
EDS 499 - Senior Seminar 3 Credit Hours
ED 240 - Educational Technology 3 Credit Hours
HU 225 - Interdisciplinary Humanities 3 Credit Hours
EDB 352 - Teaching Practicum 1 Credit Hour

Total: 13

Second Semester

ED 462 - Student Teaching 12 Credit Hours
EDX 462 - Student Teaching Seminar 0 Credit Hours

Total: 12

Notes:

GE = General Education Courses

•Based on your placement testing scores, these courses may require prerequisites which may extend the number of semesters needed to complete degree requirements. These prerequisites do not count towards the degree for graduation.

**MARCHING BAND MEMBERS ONLY, MUST substitute PE Activity with MUB 110 - Marching Band .

**ROTC MEMBERS ONLY, substitute PE Activity with MY 104 - Basic Military Science Basic Military Science and MYL 104 MY 104 - Basic Military Science Lab. (ROTC)

***Must have passing scores on all FTCE GK tests before registering for these courses.