Area of Concentration in Biological Science, Biology Teaching
A student may become certified as a teacher of biological science by completing a Bachelor of Science degree with the requirements listed. In addition, the student must also complete the TEP (30 hours) and such tests and activities required for admission and retention in the Teacher Education Program.
Program Competencies
Students completing a concentration of teaching in Biological Science are expected to demonstrate competencies in basic and supplemental performance areas that include:
1. Demonstration of mastery of the subject matter of basic biological science and the basic pedagogy skills to grow and develop as a professional in secondary education. Biological science areas of specific course work cover organismal biology, genetics, cell biology, physiology, ecology and evolution.
2. Performance in authentic teaching situations using a knowledge base of academic content coupled with the skills and processes required to be an effective teacher.
3. Successful integration of supplemental science areas (chemistry, physical sciences), mathematics and technology with the subject matter of biological science to plan effective instructional strategies and to obtain the necessary materials and supplies required for classroom and laboratory management.
4. Synthesis of the content oriented biological, mathematical, and physical science courses with secondary education courses to develop the professional attitudes required by contemporary standards of knowledge on professional issues required to fulfill Kentucky's New Teaching Standards.
Assessment Procedures
Exit examinations
Teacher Education PRAXIS Exam
Employer feedback
Core Requirements
BIOL 171 Principles of Biology 4
BIOL 210 General Zoology 4
BIOL 215 General Botany 4
BIOL 317 Principles of Microbiology 4
BIOL 461 Ecology 3
BIOL 499D Principles of Evolution 3
MATH 353 Statistics 3
Total Hours for Biological Sciences Core = 25
Option Requirements
BIOL 231 Human Anatomy 3
BIOL 232 Human Physiology 3
BIOL 304 Genetics 3
BIOL 380 Cell Biology 3
BIOL 402 Integrated Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science Teaching Methods 3
BIOL 403 Integrated Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science Field Experiences in Teaching 3
Advanced Biology Elective 3
Total Hours for Biology Teaching Option = 11
Supplemental Requirements
Chemistry (12 hours, select one sequence)
Sequence I
CHEM 101 Survey of Chemistry 4
CHEM 201 Survey of Organic Chemistry 4
CHEM 301 Fundamentals of Biochemistry 4
Sequence II
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I 4
CHEM 112 Principles of Chemistry II 4
BIOL/CHEM 301 Fundamentals of Biochemistry 4
Physical Sciences (8 hours)
ESS 108 Physical Geology 4
PHYS 201 Elementary Physics I 3
PHYS 201A Elementary Physics I Lab 1
Mathematics (6-9 hours)
MATH 174 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
or equivalent 3
MATH 141 Plane Trigonometry, and
MATH 152 College Algebra 6
MATH 353 Statistics or equivalent 3
Total Hours for Supplemental Requirements = 26-29
Teacher Education Program - Secondary Education Requirements
EDF 207 Foundations of Education 3
EDF 211 Growth and Development 3
EDSP 230 Education of Exceptional Children 3
EDF 311 Learning Theories & Assessment in Education 3
EDSE 312 Educational Methods and Technology 3
EDSE 483 Classroom Organization & Management for Secondary Teachers 3
EDSE 416 Clinical Practice 12
Total Hours for Teacher Education Program Requirements = 30
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