Secondary Education - Biology B.A.
Program Snapshot:
Bachelor of Arts
Format:
In Person
Program Length:
120 Credit Hours
Program Overview
Share your passion for life sciences.
There are few occupations more important than educating today’s youth. As a teacher in middle school or high school, you will have the opportunity to contribute to society by shaping adolescent minds. The BS in Education, Secondary Education with a Concentration in Biology, prepares you to work with children from seventh through twelfth grade in public, private, and alternative school systems, engaging their minds in science. If you feel the calling to work with children and/or adolescents and want to strengthen the community and society through education, consider becoming a secondary education teacher.
It takes a dedicated individual to be a secondary teacher as the job is certainly not an easy one. As a teacher, your students will look to you for education, guidance and support. Education majors in the Nevada State University Teacher Preparation Program must participate in a planned series of field experiences with an emphasis on biology as an integral part of their training. In the biology track, you will split your time between learning best teaching practices and an emphasis on biology. Here, we provide a supportive, inclusive and hands-on learning experience so that you can be confident when leading your classrooms.
Career Outlook
A Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education – Biology prepares students to inspire the next generation of scientists by teaching biology at the middle and high school levels. With a strong foundation in biological sciences and evidence-based teaching practices, graduates are equipped for roles such as biology teacher, science curriculum specialist, educational coordinator, or STEM advocate.
Whether sparking curiosity in the classroom, guiding lab-based learning, or promoting scientific literacy, this specialized BA empowers educators to make a lasting impact on students and the future of science education.
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Curriculum & Requirements
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