Secondary Education - Professional Studies Emphasis in Biology (Non-Certification Track), B.S.Ed.

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Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours

The B.S.Ed. degree with a major in Secondary Education Professional Studies (Emphasis in Biology Education-Non-Certification Track) provides students who are interested in education the opportunity to take coursework focused on secondary education content areas. The degree allows for choice in several areas leading to a broad background. When accepted to the University, all Secondary Education majors are placed in the Professional Studies, Non-Certification Track program. This track does NOT lead to teacher certification. Upon meeting teacher education program admission requirements, those seeking teacher certification in Secondary Biology Education will move into the Secondary Education B.S.Ed (Emphasis in Biology Education-Certification Track) program.

See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.

General Requirements (Core A-E) Credit Hours: 42

Additional Requirements Credit Hours: 4

Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major Credit Hours: 18

Pre-Professional Block

Other Courses to Teaching Field

BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology I (3 Credit Hours)
BIOL 1107L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory (1 Credit Hour)
BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology II (3 Credit Hours)
BIOL 1108L - Principles of Biology Laboratory II (1 Credit Hour)
BIOL 1230L - Environmental Biology Lab (1 Credit Hour)
STAT 1401 - Elementary Statistics (3 Credit Hours)
If Other Courses to Teaching Field have been taken in Area D, Select one BIOL or MATH (1000-2000 level course)

Professional Education Credit Hours: 15

Major Requirements Credit Hours: 45

See Option 1 or 2.

Option 1:

Compete 3-36 credit hours from the B.S.Ed. Secondary Education (Emphasis in Biology Education-Certification Track) program and 9 credit hours from the following content areas: BIOL; BCHM; ITEC; READ; TCLD.

Option 2:

Complete two 15 credit hour minors from the following: Biology; Biochemistry; Mathematical Science (advisor approval required), and 15 credit hours from the following content areas: BIOL; BCHM; ITEC; READ; TCLD.

Total Credit Hours: 124

¹ The selected option must include at least 21 credit hours of upper division courses.

Program Admission Criteria

Must meet all University Admission Requirements.
This program does NOT lead to teacher certification. Upon meeting teacher education program admission requirements, those seeking teacher certification will move into the Secondary Education B.S.Ed. (Emphasis in Biology Education-Certification Track) program.

Other Program Requirements

Must choose Option 1 or 2.
Must identify a career path with their academic advisor.

To graduate with a Secondary Education B.S.Ed. Professional Studies (Emphasis in Biology Education-Non-Certification), a student must:

Successfully complete the program of study as outlined in the catalog;
Be in good standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Advisement

Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement catalog page.