Biology Education (BS)
Overview
Do you love hands-on lab work? Do you dream of teaching biology and other science classes to middle or high school students? If you answered yes, then the biology education major at BU is the program for you. Biology education majors study the world at the cellular level and build upon that knowledge to encompass all living things and their ecosystems. You’ll also immerse yourself in education classes, where experienced professors break down the science and art of teaching so you can become a skilled teacher. And you’ll begin actual classroom observations early in your studies.
Expand Your Horizons
Located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, our campus offers the ideal location for a nature-loving biology student to explore the regional ecology. Southwestern Virginia is home to wonderful communities with good schools. As a biology education major, you’ll gain experience through student teaching in local schools, which often hire Bluefield University graduates. If you aspire to become a passionate teacher of biology and other science courses who wants to change the world, Bluefield University is the smart choice. We hope you’ll schedule a visit to learn more about what the School of Education and the Department of Biology have to offer you.
Courses & Competencies
General Education Requirements
- Introduction to the Writing Process
- Fundamentals of Speech
- Biblical Perspectives
- Developing the Christian Mind
- Math/Science* (3 Credits)
- Fine Arts/Humanities* (6 Credits)
- Social/Behavioral Science* (3 Credits)
- Degree Requirements (BA or BS/BSN)* (6 Credits)
- Personal Wellness
- ESS Activity Course* (1 Credit)
- Career Pathways I & II (2 Credits)
- Career Pathways III & IV (2 Credits)
- Career Pathways V & VI (2 Credits)
* Course or requirement includes multiple options. Online offerings may differ.
Core Requirements
- Fundamentals of Biology w/ Lab
- Anatomy & Physiology w/ Lab I or II
- Zoology
- Botany
- Microbiology
- Ecology
- Science Colloquium
- Genetics
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Teaching Secondary Science
- Organic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry II
- General Physics
- Intro to Physical Sciences w/ Lab
Professional Requirements
- Human Growth & Development for Educators
- Foundations of Education
- Intro to Instructional Media & Technology
- Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction in Secondary Schools
- Intro to the Exceptional Child
- Teaching Reading in the Content Area
Field Requirements
- Dynamic Learning Environments
- (Must be taken prior to Student Teaching)
- Student Teaching
- (Taken in the final semester)
Required Testing (2 Tests)
- Virginia Communication & Literacy Assessment
- PRAXIS II Biology: Content Knowledge
For a full breakdown of each course, reference the undergraduate catalog located in Academic Resources.