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BA-Biology/Secondary Educ

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Biology

Program Code

BA-BIOL-SEC

Program Title

BA-Biology/Secondary Educ

Program Level

Undergraduate Level

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Department

Biology

Distance Education Program

No

Program Description

Students may earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Secondary Education or a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology/Secondary Education (described here). Those students who want to obtain a graduate degree in biology or biology-related area are advised to complete the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Secondary Education. Students should work with their academic advisors to identify the appropriate courses to complete the biology or science electives within the curriculum to suit their career goals.

Program Requirements

  • All education courses are required to be completed with a grade of C or better.

  • Foundational and Integrative English, Literature, and the six credits of math (MATH 103 and Qualitative Reasoning or higher-level math) require a grade of C or better.

  • A GPA of 3.0 or greater is required of all students seeking teacher certification.

  • Education majors must apply for SOE formal acceptance between 48 and 60 credit hours.

Certification/Licensure Exam

Yes

National Certification/Licensure Eligibility

No

Candidates demonstrate knowledge of research-based educational belief systems and pedagogical/subject-matter content.

Candidates will assess and analyze student learning and make appropriate adjustments to instruction, including differentiation for diverse and exceptional learners and monitoring student progress.

Candidates will demonstrate a culture of learning.

Candidates will establish and reflect on ongoing professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, school districts, and the community to enhance student learning.

Students will demonstrate critical thinking ability and analytical skills.

Students will have a fundamental knowledge of biological principles upon completion of the three-course introductory biology sequence (BIOL 122 - 127).

Students will have an expanded knowledge of biological and other scientific principles upon completion of the Biology major.

Gannon University
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Erie, PA 16541
1-800-GANNON-U

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