Biology Grades 7-12

This program provides the academic course content necessary for certification as a teacher at the adolescence level in the field of Biology.    

Students wishing to be recommended by the College for initial certification must successfully their academic major (Biology) as well as the adolescence education sequence of courses. The sequence must be started by the beginning of the sophomore year. 

 For admission and continuation in the Biology 7-12 Bachelor of Arts and all Adolescence Education courses students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students wishing to be recommended by the College for certification must successfully complete the education sequence.  In order to finish the sequence in two years it is recommended that students begin coursework at the beginning of their junior year. 

General Criteria for Entry into the Education Sequences 

Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to enroll in introductory (foundations) education courses (course, course). Students whose GPAs are below 3.0 but above 2.9 may appeal for special permission to enroll in an introductory foundations course. All students apply for admission to an educational sequence while enrolled in one of the 200-level foundations courses listed above. Students who are denied admission to an educational sequence may appeal the decision. Instructions for the appeal processes, including deadlines, are available in the School of Education office located in Building 3S, Room 208. 

 Criteria for Continuing in the Educational Sequences 

Students must earn a C+ or above in each education class. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 throughout the program. 

 NYS Certification Requirement 

course is a requirement for NYS Certification and may also be used to satisfy the social science general education requirement. Students are encouraged to take this course prior to graduation. 

 Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirement 

Most education courses are non-liberal arts and sciences.