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°Õ³ó±ðÌýBachelor of Science in Snecodary Biology EducationÌýprogram provides students with the academic knowledge, learning strategies and teaching approaches needed to be successful science teachers. Biology education candidates will gain certification to teach science, grades 6 through 12.Ìý
Topics of Study
ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å’s secondary biology education program focuses on:Ìý
- teaching biology
- teaching chemistry
- teaching physical scienceÌý
- exploring the experiential, ideological, theoretical and relational dimensions of student teachingÌý
- creating instructional units
- implementing technology in the classroomÌý
- building classroom communitiesÌý
- understanding classroom ethics and law
- assisting learners with special needsÌý
- creating assessments and evaluations
- applying multicultural theory in the classroom
- integrating curriculumÌý
Teaching CertificationÌýÌý
In order to become a certified teacher, candidates must pass three examinations. One of the tests will be built into the admission process for the Department of Education. The remaining two exams will be required for graduation. The exams biology education majors must pass include:
- General Knowledge Test (GK): All candidates must take and pass all sections of this exam to be admitted into ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å’s Department of Education.Ìý
- Professional Education, Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FCTE): All candidates must pass the professional education exam to become a certified teacher.Ìý
- Biology Subject Area, Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FCTE): All secondary biology candidates must pass this exam to become certified teachers of science (grades 6-12).ÌýÌý
Student Leadership Activities
Candidates may join education focused extra-curricular activities to enhance their college experience. Clubs and societies include:
- Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society for Education
- Student Leadership Group (B.E.L.I.E.V.E.)Ìý
