Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education, emphasis in Biology

University of Missouri - St. Louis

Share your passion. Inspire the next generation.High school biology teachers are passionate about their subject matter. They teach the scientific principles and concepts needed to understand the living world and impart an understanding and appreciation of living things to their students. They teach, guide, assist, lead, work collaboratively and demonstrate.The BS in Secondary Education, with an emphasis in Biology, prepares students to teach in secondary school settings, grades 9-12. This program requires the selection and completion of required coursework in biology and includes field and practicum experiences in high school settings, culminating in Missouri teacher certification.This program coordinates with the Department of Biology where you’ll be exposed to research and teaching laboratories, field studies, greenhouses and a wide variety of modern research instrumentation. Much of the discipline-specific coursework parallels the BA or BS degree in Biology however, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires specific coursework for teacher certification.

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