Biology as a Second Teaching Field

This minor is designed for students intending to pursue a teaching license. Students may qualify for licensure if they complete all of the following: a major in Interdisciplinary Studies in Elementary Education or an approved content area major, the Biology as a Second Teaching Field minor, and the fifth-year student teaching experience. Students interested in becoming licensed educators should contact the Education Department about all requirements related to certification, including admission to the Teacher Education program.

20 semester credit hours including coursework in each of the following areas: molecular and organismal biology, heredity, ecology and biological adaptation.

Mathematics

MAT-125Data Analysis and Statistics

3 credits

Biology (21–23 credits)

Students must complete all of the following required courses (15 credits):

BIO-201Biology I: Molecules to Cells

3 credits

BIO-201LMolecules to Cells Lab

1 credit

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or

BIO-210LMolecules to Cells Research-Based Lab

1 credit

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BIO-202Organismal Biology

3 credits

BIO-202LOrganismal Biology

1 credit

BIO-203Ecology, Evolution and Diversity

3 credits

BIO-203LEcology Evolution and Diversity Lab

1 credit

BIO-316Genetics

3 credits

Biology Electives

Complete 6–8 credits of additional coursework in upper-division Biology courses.

Total Credit Hours: 21-23