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Mar 07, 2026
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2026-2027 University Catalog
Secondary Education & Teaching, Biology Concentration, Certification in Grades 6-12, B.S.
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Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for BS Secondary Education (Certification in Grades 6-12)
Aligned with Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
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Candidates are able to apply critical concepts and principles of learner development, learning differences, and creating safe and supportive learning environments in order to work effectively with diverse P-12 students and their families. (CAEP Standard R1.1 The Learner and Learning)
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Candidates know central concepts of their content area and are able to apply the content in developing equitable and inclusive learning experiences for diverse P-12 students. (CAEP Standard R1.2 Content )
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Candidates are able to assess, plan for instruction, and utilize a variety of instructional strategies to provide equitable and inclusive learning experiences for diverse P-12 students. Candidates model and apply national or state approved technology standards to engage and improve learning for all students. (CAEP R1.3 Instructional Practice)
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Candidates engage in professional learning, act ethically, take responsibility for student learning, and collaborate with others to work effectively with diverse P-12 students and their families. (CAEP R1.4 Professional Responsibility)
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Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education
Certification in Grades 6 - 12
The curricula in secondary education have five components:
- general education,
- focus area(s),
- knowledge of the learner and the learning environment,
- methodology and teaching, and
- special education.
Secondary Teaching (Grades 6 - 12) certification are as offered include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- English
- Math
- Social Studies
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General Education Requirements
2 Humanities
- Humanities Electives Credits: 6
- ENGL Literature Credits: 3
Social Sciences
- Social Sciences Credits: 6
Course Requirements for Major
Total Credit Hours Required: 120
- “C” or better required
- Refer to the following sections in the University Catalog for specific courses and university regulations to fulfill General Education Requirements. Catalog sections: General Education Core Requirements and General Education Course Menu.
Non-Coursework
Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework Four Year Plan of Study
The BS in Secondary Education and Teaching major offers an opportunity to earn a concentration in Biology Certification Grades 6 - 12. Understanding Your Degree Program of Study Four Year Plan of Study Key GE - General education M - Major coursework O - Other coursework FE - Free electives RE - Restricted electives UR - University requirements CR - College requirements Program requirements - Some degree programs offer an opportunity to complete a Concentration (C) within the major. Some degree programs require that a Concentration (C) or an Option (OP) be completed as a part of the major. First Year of Enrollment
| First Year | | Code | Course | Credit Hours | | GE | ENGL 1157 English Composition | 3 | | GE | ENGL 1158 OR ENGL 1159 English Composition (C grade or higher required.) | 3 | | GE-RE | Mathematics - See General Education Menu Recommended: MATH 1125+1 | 3 | | GE-RE | Mathematics - See General Education Menu Recommended: MATH 1126+1 | 3 | | GE-RE | Science - Biology2 - See General Education Menu Recommended: BIOS 1083 Biology I1 | 3 | | O | BIOS 1083 Biology I Lab | 1 | | GE-RE | Humanities - See General Education Menu | 3 | | GE-RE | Social Science - See General Education Menu 3 | 3 | | GE-RE | Fine Arts - See General Education Menu | 3 | | O | EDUC 2100 Children and Adolescent Development | 3 | | O | EDCI 2204 Introduction to Secondary Education | 3 | | O-UR | UNIV 1001 University Success (Required for all first-time full-time students.) | 1 | | Total hours - Year One: 32 Non-Coursework degree requirements: Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework | - General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
- CHEM 1001 AND URBN 1000 are not acceptable General Degree Requirements for a Secondary Education degree. Courses can be used for free electives only. Not all Secondary Education Programs have free electives.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Second Year of Enrollment
| Second Year | | Code | Course | Credit Hours | | GE-RE | Humanities - See General Education Menu | 3 | | GE-RE | Humanities - Literature - See General Education Menu | 3 | | GE-RE | Science - Biology or Physical Science2 - See General Education Menu 3 Recommended: BIOS 1073 Biology II1 | 3 | | O | BIOS 1071 Biology II Lab | 1 | | GE-RE | Science - Physical Science2 - See General Education Menu 3 Recommended: CHEM 1017 General Chemistry I1 | 3 | | O | CHEM 1007 General Chemistry Lab | 1 | | O | CHEM 1018 General Chemistry II | 3 | | O | CHEM 1008 General Chemistry II Lab | 1 | | O | BIOS 2014 Population, Genetics, Evolution & Ecology | 4 | | O | EDHS 1110 Personal Health and Wellness | 3 | | O | EDSP 3612 Intro to SPED Prin, Procedures & Pract | 3 | | O | EDUC 2206 Intro to Technology in the Classroom | 3 | | Total Hours - Year Two: 31 Non-Coursework degree requirements: Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework | - General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Third Year of Enrollment
| Year Three | | Code | Course | Credit Hours | | GE-RE | Social Science - See General Education Menu 3 | 3 | | O | BIOS 2114 Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 | | O | BIOS 2743 Microbiology & Human Disease | 3 | | O | BIOS 2741 Microbiology & Human Disease Lab | 1 | | O | BIOS elective (3000+) | 3 | | O | BIOS 3854 General Botany | 4 | | O | PHYS 1031 General Physics I | 3 | | O | PHYS 1033 General Physics Lab | 1 | | M | EDUC 3130-Literacy Instruction for Learners with Dyslexia and Diverse Needs | 3 | | M | EDCI 4250 Mat & Meth in Secondary Science | 3 | | M | EDCI 4425 Mat & Meth for Teaching Eng as Sec Lang | 3 | | M | EDUC 3110 Behavior Support & Class Management | 3 | | Total hours - Year Three: 34 Non-Coursework degree requirements: Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework | - General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fourth Year of Enrollment
| Year Four | | Code | Course | Credit Hours | | M | EDCI 4432 Disciplinary Literacy | 3 | | M | EDCI 4620 Multicultural Education | 3 | | M | EDUC 4911 Residency I | 6 | | M | EDUC 4912 Residency II | 9 | | M | EDUC 4000 Meeting the Needs of all Learners | 3 | | Year Four - Total Hours: 24 Non-Coursework degree requirements: Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework | | Total degree hours: 122 - 123 | - General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Total Credit Hours Required: 120
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