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Program Advisors: Dr. Marla Behm, Dr. Christine Fleischacker (Program Advisor), Sr. Nicole Kunze, Dr. Michael Lares, Dr. Jim Maskey, Dr. Margaret Nordlie (chair)

The Biology Education major is a Bachelor of Science degree program designed to prepare students for a career as a secondary teacher or to provide the essential background for entrance into certain graduate programs. Students planning to attend graduate school should consult with their advisor and plan a program of study that meets the requirements of a specific program and a particular school.  

Outcomes:  

Biology Education graduates will:    

• be able to effectively communicate in both written and oral formats  
• demonstrate a broad, relevant knowledge base in biological science  
• exhibit analytical and critical thinking skills  
• demonstrate the ability to search for and access academic sources of information, to synthesize the information, and to evaluate it for relevance and reliability  
• demonstrate technical skills appropriate to their professions  
• recognize the role of the individual and society in understanding and improving the natural environment  
• be competitive in securing employment in secondary education

ENG 121; COM 110; BIO 103, 106, 311; CHE 111, 112; PHY 203, 304; MAT 204, 209; SCI 201; EDU 201 or 202, 295, 301, 310, 320, 353 or 354 or 390, 365, 379, 391, 401, 411, 421, 422, 442; SOC 102 or 202 or 304; PSY 201; PSY 207 or 332; ALU 499. It is suggested that students take PSY 332 which (along with EDU 305) is required for the Middle School Endorsement.  

Elective courses:  

Students must take five additional biology courses selected from three areas of study to complete the major. These electives are in addition to the required biology courses and must total a minimum of 20 semester hours.  

Recommended as electives:  

BIO 309, 330, 354, and 422