Biology Grades 7-12 BS - Bachelor of Science
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Program Description
The Adolescent Education (7-12) program is designed for those students seeking NYS certification to teach Biology in grades 7-12 in New York public schools. Students in the program enroll in and complete the Biology major along with the Adolescent Education program sequence below. This program requires students to complete 100 hours of fieldwork in grades 7-12 before the student teaching semester and 400 hours of student teaching in the final semester of the program.
General Criteria for Enrollment in the Education Courses
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to enroll in education courses. 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 before graduation.
Career Professional Development Activities
Students are encouraged to complete the following milestones as part of their preparation for future careers or advanced education. A member of your Success Team can help you schedule these activities at the appropriate times to keep you on track for both academic and professional success.
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