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Biology Teacher Preparation

The Biology Department has a long tradition of success in preparing students to teach biology. Acquisition of in-depth and accurate knowledge of biological concepts goes hand-in-hand with training in education theory and teaching techniques. Thus, student teachers receive excellent preparation for a career where there is a critical need throughout the country for science teachers.
 
 

The department has received the requisite approval of the Interstate Certification Compact so that biology majors who have satisfactorily completed the teacher training sequence are, upon graduation, certified in 30 states to teach biology at the secondary school level.

Students in the secondary teacher preparation program take a double major in biology and education. Students preparing for elementary, early childhood, or middle school certification may major in biology or natural science, as well as education.

 
 
 

 

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Major in Biology / Education(Min. at Elms College: 18 cr. / Min. G.P.A.: 2.5)
NOTE:Education majors need a minimum of 2.8 G.P.A. in that major.

Major Requirements-61 credits

Biology courses-34 credits

  • BIO 110 Environmental Biology
  • BIO 123 General Biology I
  • BIO 124 General Biology II
  • BIO 301 Developmental Biology
  • BIO 321 Genetics
  • BIO 404 Biology Seminar
  • BIOLOGY ELECTIVES

3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
12 credits

Other Science Or Math Courses-27 credits

  • CHE 121 General Chemistry
  • CHE 122 General Chemistry
  • CHE 211 Organic Chemistry
  • CHE 212 Organic Chemistry
  • PHY 105 General Physics
  • PHY 106 General Physics
  • MATH ELECTIVE

4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Major in Natural Science / Elementary Education(Min. at Elms College: 18 Cr. / Min. G.P.A.: 2.5)
NOTE: Education majors need a minimum of 2.8 G.P.A. in that major. Students electing the natural science / elementary education major should take a combination of biology (BIO), physical science (CHE, PHY) and mathematics(MAT) courses for a total of 43 credits, including core courses in science and math. A minimum of two CHE, two PHY, two BIO and two MAT are required. At least three courses should be at the 300 level or higher.

Major Requirements-43 credits
Science and math courses that may be chosen to meet the 43-credit requirement are:

  • BIO 105 Human Applications
  • BIO 110 Environmental Biology
  • BIO 221 Microbiology
  • BIO 226 Cell Biology
  • BIO 321 Genetics
  • BIO 326 Molecular Biology
  • CHE 103 The World of Molecules
  • CHE 121 General Chemistry I
  • CHE 122 General Chemistry II
  • CHE 338 Instrumental Analysis
  • PHY 102 Matter and Motion
  • PHY 104 Astronomy
  • PHY 109 Earth and Space Science
  • MAT 108 College Mathematics
  • MAT 120 Elementary Functions
  • MAT 131 Differential Calculus
  • MAT 132 Integral Calculus

3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits

 

 
 
 
 
 
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