Advisor:
Amanda Smith
Office: LSC 155
Email: asmith180@uca.edu
In addition to teaching fundamental and applied courses in biology, chemistry and physics, the College of Science & Engineering (COSE) contributes to the University’s science education programs by providing science education courses that are part of the early childhood and middle level education curricula administered by the College of Education. The Biology Department offers the Bachelor of Science Education in Science & Technology (BSE) degree with a concentration in Biology. This prepares students to teach science at the secondary level.
To complete this secondary biology education program, students complete a series of science courses, the professional education sequence of courses for the secondary level, and General Education requirements. Please refer to the UCA Undergraduate Bulletin. and the four year (8 semesters) course progression schedule.
Courses required for licensure in the BSE-Biology program
BIOL 1440 Principles of Biology I
BIOL 1441 Principles of Biology II
BIOL 2490 Genetics
BIOL 2405 Anatomy & Physiology
BIOL 3403 General Ecology
BIOL 4415 Mechanisms of Evolution
Upper-division Diversity of Organisms Electives – 8 credit hours (options include BIOL 3400, 4401, 4404, 4440 or as approved by the Dept. Chair)
PHYS 1410 College Physics I
PHYS 1420 College Physics II
CHEM 1450 College Chemistry I
CHEM 1451 College Chemistry II
MATH 1390 College Algebra
MATH 2311 Statistical Methods or equivalent
MATH 4200 Introduction to Educational Testing and Assessment in STEM or MSIT 4321 Classroom Assessment
EDUC 1300 Education as a Profession
EDUC 3322 Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings
EDUC 4210 Integration of Technology in Teaching
MSIT 3310 Learning and Development
MSIT 4305 Classroom Management
SCI 4300 Secondary Science Methods & Materials
SCI 4660 Internship I
SCI 4990 Internship II