Program Overview
The BioEd Program is a collaboration between two award winning CAU Departments – Biological Sciences and Curriculum and Instruction – to offer students an incredible career path. Students will earn a B.S. Degree in Biological Sciences Teacher Certification which is one of the most sought after Professions in Science that is in high demand now and for the future. This program has a two-pronged focus: to address historical inequities in the field of education, and to prepare students to become effective change agents in Biological Sciences who work to inspire and educate P-12 learners. To function effectively in the contemporary world, students are prepared to use the cultural diversity of their students as an asset.
Mission
The mission of the BioEd Program is to produce effective change agents in Biological Sciences who work to inspire and educate P-12 learners.
Vision
The Departments of Biological Sciences and Curriculum and Instruction will, through the preparation of highly qualified candidates, advance academic achievement of students in Biology in diverse P-12 populations through impactful educational experiences, experiential learning, culturally relevant pedagogy, and the effective use of technology-driven pedagogy in global settings.
BioEd Entrance Criteria
- Rising Sophomores in Biological Sciences
- 3.00 GPA
- Interview with BioEd Team
- Pass GACE 1PAA OR SAT 1080 Score
Degree Requirements
Summary of discipline and cognate courses
- Major courses & teacher certification (required): 64 credit hours
- Biology Major courses (required): 33 credit hours
- Teacher certification (required): 30 credit hours
- Major related courses (cognates): 24 credit hours
- General Education Requirements: Minimum 30 credit hours; maximum 36 credit hours
- General Education required credit hours: 35
- Credit hours of free electives: 0
- Total Credit Hours 122 (Minimum, but due to specialized teacher competency, students may decide to take more than the 122 credit hours generally accepted for the BS; includes First Year Orientation (2 cr.)
- Take and pass the GACE Program Admission Assessments and the GACE Content exam
