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2009 - 2010

BS in Biological Science Education (82 hours*, including licensure hours)


Program Objectives

The biological science education program involves formal training in the field of biology as well as preparation of students as professional educators. The discipline portion of the program is designed to give broad training in the life sciences. Students take classes in plant and animal diversity, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and bioethics. This training provides students with significant background and expertise in the biological sciences. In addition to the discipline-level training, the program also requires courses in the physical sciences including chemistry, biochemistry, and physics. The physical science course work is comprehensive enough to place students two or three courses away from receiving additional teaching endorsements in physical science, earth systems, or integrated science. The educational component involves training in laboratory methods, laboratory safety, classroom management, pedagogy, and student teaching.

Program Requirements    |    View MAP

  1. Complete the following biology core courses:
      Note: Bio 420, 421 must be taken at BYU.

  2. Complete the following:

  3. Complete the Professional Education Component:
    • Complete the following:
        BIO 276R : Exploration of Teaching in Biological Sciences. (3:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        BIO 276R : Exploration of Teaching in Biological Sciences. (3:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: W
        PREREQUISITE: Minimum GPA of 2.85 in Chem 105, PDBio 120, Bio 220A, B.
        DESCRIPTION: Field-based initial teaching experience directed at helping prospective teachers experience demands and opportunities associated with teaching secondary students.

        BIO 377 : Teaching Methods and Instruction in Biology. (3:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        BIO 377 : Teaching Methods and Instruction in Biology. (3:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F
        PREREQUISITE: Bio 276R; fingerprinting and FBI clearance; concurrent enrollment in Bio 378, 379, Sc Ed 380.
        DESCRIPTION: Developing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students in biological sciences; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance.

        BIO 378 : Practicum in Biology Teaching. (1:0:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        BIO 378 : Practicum in Biology Teaching. (1:0:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F
        PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in Bio 377, 379, Sc Ed 380.
        DESCRIPTION: Implementing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students in biology; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance.

        BIO 379 : Classroom Management. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        BIO 379 : Classroom Management. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F
        PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in Bio 377, 378, Sc Ed 380.
        DESCRIPTION: Current theory, research, and application in classroom management; creating positive teacher-student and peer relationships; developing optimal learning environments.

        CPSE 402 : Educating Students with Disabilities in Secondary Classrooms. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        CPSE 402 : Educating Students with Disabilities in Secondary Classrooms. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W, Sp
        PREREQUISITE: Sc Ed 350 or concurrent enrollment; Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course.
        DESCRIPTION: Issues, policies, and methods in teaching secondary students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Lab.

        IP&T 286 : Instructional Technology in Teaching. (1:1:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        IP&T 286 : Instructional Technology in Teaching. (1:1:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W, Sp
        DESCRIPTION: Using instructional design, visual design, and differentiated staffing principles along with multimedia authoring systems, telecommunication, and other computer-based tools in the development of educational applications for secondary education settings.

        SC ED 350 : Adolescent Development in an Education Context. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        SC ED 350 : Adolescent Development in an Education Context. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
        PREREQUISITE: Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course.
        DESCRIPTION: Adolescent development and its implications for integrated school culture, curriculum design, instructional practices, and assessment.

        SC ED 353 : Multicultural Education. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        SC ED 353 : Multicultural Education. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
        PREREQUISITE: Sc Ed 350 or concurrent enrollment; Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course.
        DESCRIPTION: Designing and adapting instruction for diverse learners, collaborating with families, cultures, and communities in promoting and sustaining learning.

        SC ED 380 : Content-Area Literacy. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        SC ED 380 : Content-Area Literacy. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F
        PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in Sc Ed 377 or equivalent course.
        DESCRIPTION: Current theory and related practices in literacy assessment and instruction for content-area classrooms.

        Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed prior to enrollment in Bio 377. Bio 377, 378, and 379 should be taken concurrently in the semester prior to taking Sc Ed 476R.

    • Complete 12 hours from the following:
        SC ED 476R : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        SC ED 476R : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W
        PREREQUISITE: Completion of all course work or departmental approval; requires a major GPA of 2.85; at least a C- in Sc Ed 377.
        DESCRIPTION: Capstone, field-based, semester-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required.

                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Art.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Biological Sciences.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Dance.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - English.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Foreign Language.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - French.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - German.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Health.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Home Economics.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Mathematics.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Music.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Education.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Science.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Social Science.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Spanish.
                    : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Technology Teacher Education.
                    : Secondary Student Teaching Internship - Theatre and Media Arts.

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