Biology, Bachelor of Science in Education
The program is designed to prepare students to become teachers of biology, chemistry, general science, physics, and physical science in high schools or middle schools. Students receive a broad, well-rounded foundation in the field and instruction in educational pedagogy, classroom management, learning theory, and assessment.
Requirements
Major requirements:
Additional Required Courses (17 hours)
Select one
Select one of the following courses with its accompanying lab.
Education-Psychology Courses
EDU 216-EDU 217 not required for students who have an ACT/SAT exemption.
Professional Education Courses
These courses require prior admission to Teacher Education.
Professional Semester
This course requires prior admission to Teacher Education and
taking of the required Mississippi Licensure Examinations.
| EDU 488 | Intern.Sec.Sch./Sp.Sub.Fld. | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 135-143
Supplemental Science Endorsements
In addition to the Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Biology requirements, a student may earn a teaching endorsement in either Physical Science or Physics.
Physical Science Supplemental Endorsement (11 hours)
This endorsement is available for grades 7-12 and requires a grade of "C" or higher.
| PHY 207 | Sur.Earth/Env.Sci. | 3 |
| PHY 250 | General Physics I-Trig.Based | 3 |
| PHY 250L | General Physics I-Trig.Based Lab. | 1 |
| PHY 251 | General Physics II-Trig.Based | 3 |
| PHY 251L | General Physics II-Trig.Based Lab. | 1 |
Physics Supplemental Endorsement (21 hours)
The supplemental teaching endorsement in physics is available for grades 7-12 and requires a grade of "C" or higher.
Additional Requirements
Choose 3 of the following courses, with at least one 400-level course required (9 hours)