Adolescence Education-Biology, B.S.
[Adolescence Education-Biology -- 1401.01]
Students completing the Adolescence Education Biology program are prepared to apply for New York State teaching certification in Biology for grades 7-12 (with an extension in Biology for grades 5-6). They also have the option of completing requirements for dual certification in Adolescence Education Biology 7-12, and Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist. Students are also prepared to pursue graduate study in education, biology, or related disciplines. All Adolescence Education Biology students are assigned an advisor in the Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences as well as an advocate in the Teacher Education Department. Consultation with both advisor and advocate is essential to ensure program requirements and application deadlines for both departments are met.
SPECIFICS OF THE ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION BIOLOGY B.S. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours: 124
Total Liberal Arts Hours: 62
General Education Requirements: Per General Education list (see General Education Council). Exceptions: only one fine-arts course is required (ARTS 1010, MUSC 1910, OR FNAR 1200); PSYC 2030 must be taken to meet the behavioral science requirement. Requirements for the lab science and mathematics proficiency will be met through the major.
Minimum Requirements: GPA of 2.7 in the major and overall; no grade less than C in the major; minimum grade of C+ in 1000-level TEDU courses; minimum grade of B- in levels 2000 and above TEDU courses; minimum grade of C in COMM 1105 and COMP 1010, minimum of C in mathematics proficiency course (within the major).
Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies.
Application to the Major: Standard institutional major application should be submitted to the Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences at the end of the sophomore year. A minimum overall GPA of 2.7 is required to be accepted and to remain in the major. In addition, students must apply to the Teacher Education Department after completing two TEDU courses (usually TEDU 1850 and TEDU 1950) and must apply to student teach by the appropriate deadline. Contact the Teacher Education Department for specific deadlines and forms.
Major Requirements: 44 hours including coursework in biology, chemistry, computer science, and mathematics as follows:
- 19 hours in biology: BIOL 1110, 1110 lab, 1120, 1120 lab, 1130, 1130 lab, 2310, 3020, 3020 lab, 4600
- 12 hours of BIOL/BCHE electives (including 3 lab sections) from:
BCHE 3050 & 3050 lab, 3060, 3300
BIOL 2010, 2010 lab, 3010, 3010 lab, 3060, 3060 lab, 3400, 4010, 4010 lab, 4200,4200 lab, 3---/4---
Au Sable courses; - 8 hours in chemistry: CHEM 1110*, 1110 lab, 1140;
- 5 hours minimum in mathematics and computer science: MATH 1085, 2400, or 2281*, CSCI 1010 or 2010.
* Students may be required to take a placement exam before enrollment in the course. CHEM 1110R may also be required based on chemistry placement indicators.
Students who are pursuing Adolescence Education Biology for grades 7-12 (with an extension in Biology for grades 5-6) are also required to complete a 38-hour core of education courses (TEDU 1850, 1950 & 1950 OPE, 2350, 2600, 2940, 3570 & 3570 OPE, 3600 & 3600 OPE, 3850 & 3850 OPE, 4020 & 4021, 4420); in addition to four mandated training workshops: Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment; School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE); Needs of Students with Autism; and Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention (DASA). Students must also complete 100 hours of fieldwork, called observation-participation experience (OPE).
Students who are pursuing dual certification in Adolescence Education Biology for grades 7-12 and Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist are required to complete a 50-hour core of education courses, including courses for teaching content to students with disabilities (TEDU 1850, 1950 & 1950 OPE, 2350, 2940, 3570 & 3570 OPE, 3600 & 3600 OPE, 3650 & 3650 OPE, 3850 & 3850 OPE, 3900, HIST 3061, LITR 3610, MATH 2630, TEDU 4020 & 4021, 4420); In addition to four mandated training workshops: Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment; School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE); Needs of Students with Autism; Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention (DASA). Students pursuing dual certification must complete 150 hours of fieldwork, called observation-participation experience (OPE).