Biological Science: Composite Teaching - BA, BS
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About this Degree
Biology educators teach how living things work, how they interact with one another, and how they evolve. The field develops constantly, and it is important for biological science teachers to stay current. The department helps students do this by incorporating recent research results into the classroom, providing research opportunities, and inviting them to participate in research seminars and presentations.
Students will receive a BS by completing all required courses in their major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages. See Undergraduate Academic Credential Requirements for language requirements. A bachelor’s degree in the Biological Science- Composite Teaching major includes: University Studies and coursework, as required by the College of Science; the Composite Teaching major; and the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). Students majoring in the Biological Science-Composite Teaching major will complete courses which provide an in-depth understanding of biological principles.
The Biological Science-Composite Teaching program is fully accredited by the Utah State Office of Education.
Students desiring licensure to teach more than biology should consider completing a teaching minor in an area such as chemistry. For further information, students should contact their academic advisor.
For more information, see the Department of Biology website.
Admitted and current students must meet with advisor.
For further information, students should contact Mary McFadden by email to mary.mcfadden@usu.edu.
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The highest math requirement for this degree is course and either course or course.
Admission Requirements for this Program
New freshman admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major. A cumulative 3.0 GPA is required for admission to the Secondary Teacher Education Program. Students should contact the School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) for information on additional STEP admission criteria.
Transfer students from other institutions or other USU majors need a cumulative 3.0 GPA to be admitted into the major. They also need 30 credits of coursework to be admitted to the STEP. Students should contact acadmic advisor or the School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) for information on additional admission criteria.
All USU Teacher Education candidates will be required to complete the PRAXIS Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT) Assessment of Teacher Performance.
