Program Requirements for Biology/Secondary Education Majors (89 credits: 55 science credits plus 34 education credits)
The Teacher Education Program in Biology (grades 7-12) is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
A total of 55 Science credits is required to complete the degree, in addition to Education Department credits and liberal arts credit requirements.
The following courses are required:
Elect One:
In addition, students must fulfill the requirements of the Department of Education (total of 34 Education credits).
The curriculum requirements discussed in this section are subject to change, based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Professional Education Requirements for the Teacher Education Program in Biology
| EDUC 001 | | 0 |
| EDUC 002 | | 0 |
| EDUC 003 | | 0 |
| EDUC 004 | | 0 |
| EDUC 005 | | 0 |
| EDUC 100 | Introduction to Education | 1 |
| EDUC 101 | Introduction to Education | 0.5 |
| PSYC 251 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 311 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| SPED 100 | Characteristics of Students With Mild?Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 300 | Curriculum Adaptations | 3 |
| SPED 367 | Behavior and Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDUC 411A | Effective Instructn Secondary/PK-12 Ed?K-12 Education | 3 |
| EDUC 414 | Social Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 442 | | 9 |
| EDUC 461 | Meth Assessment/ESL | 3 |
| EDUC 498B | Special Topics in Student Teaching | 1 |
EDUC 311, SPED 367, EDUC 411A, EDUC 414 and EDUC 461: require upper level screening
Additional critical information is contained in the Education section of the catalog. The curriculum requirements discussed in this section are subject to change, based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.