Program Requirements for Biology/Secondary Education Majors (95 credits: 55 science credits plus 39 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:
Elect One:
In addition, students must fulfill the requirements of the Department of Education (total of 39 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 | 0 |
| EDUC 102 | Dgtl Tech/Comm in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 311 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 411A | Effective Instructn Secondary/PK-12 Ed K-12 Education | 3 |
| EDUC 414 | Social Foundations of Education | 3 |
EDUC 442
| Student Teaching Elementary and Secondary | 9 |
| EDUC 461 | Meth Assessment/ESL | 3 |
| EDUC 441 | SeminarUndrgrd Stdnt Teacher Candidates | 3 |
| SPED 100 | Characteristics of Students With Mild Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 367 | Behavior and Classroom Management | 3 |
| PSYC 252 | Psychology of Adolescence | 3 |
| SPED 420 | Evidence Based Practices | 3 |
EDUC 311, SPED 367, EDUC 411A, EDUC 414, EDUC 461 and EDUC 442: 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.