Bachelor of Science in Biology Education
Bolivar, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 28,656 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* total including room, board, and fees will be $40,342
Introduction
SBU's biology education program will give you an intensive study of biology and foundational knowledge of teaching high school students through classroom instruction, technology integration, and multiple classroom field experiences.
When you graduate with your bachelor's in biology education degree, you will be certified to teach biology and general science at the high school level. Career opportunities are promising as the need for science teachers is great and SBU graduates are widely known for their academic preparation and outstanding work ethic and character.
The SBU Advantage
- All full-time biology faculty have a Ph.D. degree and teach their lectures and labs personally.
- Classroom field experiences begin as early as your freshman year and culminate with a semester-long student teaching experience your senior year, providing you with valuable real-world experience and networking opportunities.
Curriculum
Freshman
Fall Semester
- UNI 1111 University Seminar 1
- BIO 1111 Biology Colloquium 1
- BIO 1004 Principles of Biology 4
- ENG 1113 English Composition I 3
- MAT 1143 College Algebra 3
- BIB 1013 Old Testament History 3
Total hours 15
Spring Semester
- UNI 1121 Introduction to Critical Thinking 1
- BIO 2134 General Zoology 4
- ENG 2213 English Composition II 3
- CIS 1103 Computer and Information Management 3
- BIB 1023 New Testament History 3
Total hours 14
Sophomore
Fall Semester
- BIO 2214 Environmental Biology (fall, odd) 4
- BIO 2234 General Botany 4
- EDU 2313 Foundations of Education — Secondary 3
- SPF 2012 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2
- COM 1103 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- EDU 2113 Educational Psychology 3
- EDU 2141 Field Experience Level 1 — Secondary 1
- PHS 1004 Introduction to Physical Science 4
- HIS 2213/2223 U.S. History I or II 3
- FAR 10_3 Intro. to Art, Fine Arts, Music or Theatre 3
- Cultural Studies Elective 2-3
Total hours 16-17
Junior
Fall Semester
- CHE 1115 General Chemistry I 5
- EDU 2823 Technology for Educators 3
- EDU 3043 Learner Development and the Classroom 3
- PHS 3303 History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (fall, even) 3
- KIN 1162 Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness 2
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- BIO ___4 Biology Elective 4
- CHE 1125 General Chemistry II 5
- POL 1113 American Government and Politics 3
- ECO 2003 LIFE Economics 3
- EDU 3013 Analyzing & Amending Reading Problems 3
Total hours 16
Senior
Fall Semester
- BIO ___4 Biology Elective 4
- BIO 3324 Genetics 4
- PHS 1114 Introduction to Earth Science 4
- EDU 3833Behavior and Classroom Management—Secondary
- EDU 4522 Methods of Teaching Science in Middle/Sec. 2
Total hours 17
Fall — Student Teaching Semester
- EDU 4691 Student Teaching Seminar 1
- EDU 4832 Assessment and Evaluation of Learners 2
- EDU 4842 Teaching Diverse Learners 2
- EDU 4949 Student Teaching in Secondary School 10
Total hours 15
Spring Semester
- BIO 3334 Ecology 4
- BIO 4471 Seminar in Biology 1
- BIO ___4 Biology Elective 4
- EDU 3333 Principles and Methods of Secondary Instruction 3
- EDU 3341 Field Experience Level 2 — Secondary 1
- EDU 3613 Content Area Literacy 3
Total hours 16
This is a proposed guideline. Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Career Opportunities
- High School Teacher
- Middle School Teacher
- Elementary School Teacher
Scholarships and Funding
SBU offers a wide range of privately funded scholarships. Biology education majors can apply for these awards, including the Everett & Winnie Grant Science & Christian Faith scholarship which honors science, math, and elementary education majors who integrate their work with their Christian faith.
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