Biology Major, B.A. with Secondary Science Teacher Licensure Concentration

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Biology Major, B.A. with Secondary Science Teacher Licensure Concentration

Candidates who wish to obtain Colorado teacher licensure for Secondary Science Education with a major in Biology must earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Included in the requirements for the Biology major with a concentration in Secondary Science teaching is a core curriculum designed to ensure that the Biology education program meets the Colorado Science Licensure Standards and addresses the objectives of the Science content area examination. The core curriculum adds a firm foundation in Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, and Mathematics. The Colorado Academic Standards in Science are strongly emphasized in the curriculum. Science Licensure candidates must declare their major with the appropriate concentration in Secondary Science Licensure.

Required General Studies Courses

The specific required courses below are required for secondary science teacher licensure and must be passed with a grade of C- or better.

ENG 1010 - Composing Arguments Credits: 3
ENG 1020 - Research and Argument Writing Credits: 3
CAS 1010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
MTH 1112 - College Algebra Through Modeling Credits: 4
General Studies Arts and Humanities (6 credits)*
General Studies Historical (3 credits)*
General Studies Natural and Physical Sciences (met by additional science content area courses)
General Studies Social and Behavioral Sciences I and II (met in licensure sequence by EDS 3130 and EDS 3150)
General Studies Total: 22 credits
* Included in General Studies courses, students must select one that satisfies the Global Diversity requirement.

Biology Major Core Courses

All courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better.

BIO 1080 - General Biology I Credits: 3
BIO 1090 - General Biology Laboratory I Credits: 1
BIO 1081 - General Biology II Credits: 3
BIO 1091 - General Biology Laboratory II Credits: 1
BIO 2400 - General Microbiology Credits: 5
BIO 3230 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology for Secondary Education Credits: 5
BIO 3520 - General Ecology Credits: 3
BIO 4850 - Evolution Credits: 3
SCI 3950 - Teaching Science in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
SCI 3960 - Field Experience in Teaching Science in Secondary Schools Credits: 1
Please select one of the following:
BIO 3600 - General Genetics Credits: 4
OR
BIO 3610 - Genetics: Principles and Analysis Credits: 4
Please select upper division Biology courses totaling a minimum of 6 credits:
BIO 3000-4999 Biology Upper Division Elective
BIO 3000-4999 Biology Upper Division Elective
Biology Major Core Total: 38 Credits

Additional Content Courses Required for Science Licensure

The following content courses are required for secondary science teacher licensure. All courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better.

Chemistry (10 Credits):
CHE 1800 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 1801 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credits: 1
CHE 1810 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 1811 - General Chemistry II Laboratory Credits: 1
Physics (10 Credits):
PHY 2010 - College Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 2020 - College Physics II Credits: 4
PHY 2030 - College Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 2040 - College Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1
Earth and Space Science (7 Credits):
GEL 1010 - Physical Geology Credits: 4
Select one of the following courses:
MTR 1400 - Weather and Climate Credits: 3
OR
GEG 1100 - Introduction to Physical Geography Credits: 3
Math (3 Credits):
MTH 1120 - College Trigonometry Credits: 3
Additional Content Courses Total: 30 Credits

Secondary Education Foundation and Methods Courses

All the courses in this area are required for Secondary Science Licensure. Some course pairs must be taken together; please see an advisor in the School of Education for more detail on recommended sequence. All courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better. You should complete your General Studies and at least half of your major and additional content area courses before beginning Teacher Education courses.

EDS 3130 - Foundations of Educational Psychology and Philosophy Credits: 4 *
EDS 3140 - First Field Experience in Secondary Education Credits: 1 *
EDS 3150 - Issues in Multicultural Education in Urban Secondary Schools Credits: 3 *
EDT 3010 - Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching Credits: 3
SED 3600 - Exceptional Learners in the Classroom Credits: 3
EDS 3210 - Classroom Management, Planning, and Assessment in Secondary Schools Credits: 3 **
EDS 3240 - Field Experience: Classroom Management, Planning and Assessment in Secondary Schools Credits: 1 **
RDG 3280 - Teaching Content Literacy Skills Credits: 3 **
EDS 4290 - Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7-12 Credits: 6,12 **
Secondary Education Courses Total: 33 Credits
* Requires at least provisional admission to the School of Education
**Requires formal admission to the School of Education

Biology Major, B.A. with Secondary Science Teacher Licensure Concentration