Departmental Requirements and Electives: 17 Hours
Departmental Requirements and Electives: 17 Hours
Select 17 credits from approved 3000- and 4000- level BIO courses. Must include at least one BIO4020.
- Up to 5 credit hours of Independent Study can be used. Independent Study is to be arranged by the student and the professor and can include BIO 4880 - Indpendent Reading, BIO 4900 - Internship, BIO 4990 - Research, BIO 4950 - Honors Research. Up to 8 hours of Honors Research can be used. Up to 3 hours of BIO 3990 - Undergrad Teaching Assistant can be used. 3.0 required for BIO 3990.)
Total Hours Required: 120
Program Descriptions
Biological Sciences, BS, Biology Education Concentration Program Description:
Students interested in teaching biology in Ohio public high schools may pursue their B.S. degree in biological sciences and upon completion they will enter the M.Ed graduate program in the College of Health, Education, and Human Services for licensure. Minimum requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in biology include successfully completing the required courses, with a GPA of at least 2.25 for all biology-specific courses, as well as completing university and college degree.
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences, BS, Biology Education Concentration Learning Objectives:
Students pursuing a Biology Education Sciences Concentration will:
- Demonstrate current best practices of inquiry and educational pedagogical theory.
- Design and implement AYA-level curriculum and lessons.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge of pedagogical best practices through formative and summative assessments.
- Observe and participate in field placement teaching.
- Participate in diversity and inclusivity training and exhibit correct responses across all teaching domains.
Biological Sciences, BS, Biology Education Concentration Learning Outcomes
Graduates with a Biology Education Sciences Concentration can:
- Demonstrate current best practices of inquiry and educational pedagogical theory.
- Design and implement AYA-level curriculum and lessons.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge of pedagogical best practices through formative and summative assessments.
- Observe and participate in field placement teaching.
- Participate in diversity and inclusivity training and exhibit correct responses across all teaching domains.
Biological Department Entrance Requirements
All students are eligible to be directly admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences program.
For more information about undergraduate degrees in Biological Sciences, please contact:
College of Science and Mathematics Advising Center
106 Oelman Hall
(937) 775-3180
cosm-advisors@wright.edu
Department Chair: Dr. Lynn Hartzler
Academic Advisors: Courtney Smith, Matt Skira, Sarah Cicora, Laura Marker
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