Program Requirements for Biology/Secondary Education Majors (95 credits: 55 science credits plus 40 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 40 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 000 | Field Experience | 0 |
| EDUC 005D | Practicum IV Secondary/K-12 | 1 |
| EDUC 102 | Digital Tech/Communications in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 311 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 411A | Effective Instruction in Secondary & K-12 Education | 3 |
| EDUC 414 | Social Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 442Q | Student Teaching Science | 3 |
| EDUC 461 | Methods, Materials, and Assessment of ELL | 3 |
| EDUC 498B | ST: Special Topics in Student Teaching | 3 |
| SPED 100 | Characteristics of Students With Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 300 | Curriculum Adaptations | 3 |
| SPED 367 | Behavior and Classroom Management | 3 |
| PSYC 251 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 252 | Psychology of Adolescence | 3 |
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.