This program is designed for those students wishing to pursue a career as a biology teacher at the secondary level. The student follows the same core course of studies as the biology major. In addition, the student must complete a minor in secondary school teaching, which includes a student teaching practicum (consult Education and Human Services Department for required courses).

For those students pursuing an undergraduate degree to teach General Sciences at the middle school level, the student must take Majors Biology I and II and the laboratories associated with those courses (BIO 111, L111, 114 and L114). In addition, the student will take selected courses in chemistry and physics.

Students pursuing a Master’s degree in Secondary School Teaching, students must first complete 18 credit hours in Education (consult Education and Human Services Department for required courses). Students must take 18 credit hours of courses listed as 600 level or above.

Students pursuing a Master’s degree in Middle School Teaching in the General Sciences must take the following biology courses and their associated laboratories: Cell Biology (BIO 703, L703) and Comparative Animal Physiology (BIO 604, L604).  In addition, the student will take selected courses in chemistry and physics.