Students who wish to teach middle or high school Biology in the secondary schools (7-12) will find this degree essential. Firmly grounded in Biology, with significant work in teacher preparation through the highly acclaimed NAUTeach science and mathematics teacher certification program, the plan establishes the professional conduit for teaching this exciting subject.
Careers
Create the middle or high school biology classroom of the future. In this degree plan, you'll learn how to get students involved in learning about the complicated concepts they need to understand to succeed. This degree will help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to be a secondary education teacher with comprehensive expertise in life sciences. Because of your knowledge, your students will tackle the environmental, health, and ecological challenges that lie ahead.
You'll also have the opportunity to complete fieldwork, laboratory exercises, and practicum experiences for your professional preparation. You'll learn advanced approaches to teaching and curriculum in a rigorous, diverse, and collaborative inquiry-based atmosphere. Earning this degree will help you move forward in your teaching career as well as enhance your students' educational experience.
Note: If you want to major in Secondary Education - Biology, you must apply and be accepted to the NAU Professional Education Program's teacher education program in addition to being admitted to the university.
Career opportunities that might be pursued: Secondary biology or life science teacher; Science department chair.
With further education, one of these paths is possible: Curriculum specialist; School administrator; Superintendent.
Planlanan Ağustos 2024
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff Campus,
FLAGSTAFF,
Arizona,
86011, United States
A student must have a secondary (high school) and post-secondary (college or university) education, as well as any vocational or ESL grade reports. It is required to have a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) for first-year and transfer students.
English Proficiency
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Internet-based testing (TOEFL iBT): an overall score of 70 (School code 4006)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 6.0
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) - 56
Priority deadlines for undergraduate international student admissions:
Fall semester: apply by March 1 to begin classes in August
Spring semester: apply by September 15 to begin classes in January
Seçtiğiniz bölüme bağlı olarak farklı IELTS koşulları olabilir.