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Degree Requirements
Major:
Every candidate for certification in Biological Sciences Education must complete a full major in a life science (animal science, biotechnology, biological science, cell biology and neuroscience, ecology and natural resources, environmental science [life science option], food science, genetics and microbiology, marine science [life science option], molecular biology, nutritional sciences, plant science, physiology). Regardless of the major chosen, at least 30 credits of coursework in the life sciences must be included.
General Education:
Students are required to complete coursework in each of the following areas. It is highly recommended that you coordinate the elements of this list with those of the general distribution requirements of your undergraduate college to make the most efficient use of your time.
- Arts (music theory, art history or appreciation, theater appreciation)
- Humanities (languages, linguistics, religion, literature, philosophy, classics, history)
- Mathematics (math, statistics)
- Science (life, earth and space, physical, or environmental)
- Technology (computer science or a technology-based course in a discipline)
- Foreign Language (two semesters or demonstrated competence equal to the second semester)
- Psychology
- 01:830:101 General Psychology
- 01:830:333 Adolescent Psychology
Liberal Arts:
The total number of credits in coursework in Liberal Arts, including the major, must be at least 90. Neither education courses, nor any other vocationally-oriented coursework (accounting, engineering, etc.) may be counted toward the 90 liberal arts credits; no School 05 or School 15 courses may be included.
Professional Education:
| Year |
Professional Education Courses |
Undergrad.
Education
Credits |
Graduate
Education
Credits |
Sophomore
OR
Junior
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| Course # |
Course Title |
Crs |
| 05:300:200* |
Introduction to Education |
3 |
| 05:300:306 |
Principles of Classroom Learning |
3 |
|
6 |
N/A |
Senior
Fall
|
| 05:300:401 |
Individual and Cultural Diversity in the Classroom |
3 |
| 11:300:450 (15:256:550) |
Biology & Society |
3 |
|
6 |
N/A |
Senior
Spring |
| 05:300:462 |
Demonstration and Technology in Science Education |
3 |
| 11:300:453* (15:256:553*) |
Teaching Life Science |
3 |
|
6 |
N/A |
| Summer |
| 15:255:533 |
Assessment and Measurement for Teachers |
2 |
| 15:256:592 |
Research Internship in Science Education |
3 |
|
N/A |
5 |
Fifth
Year
Fall |
| 15:255:534 |
Classroom Organization |
1 |
| 15:255:535** |
Internship in Teaching |
9 |
| 15:255:536 |
Internship Seminar |
3 |
|
N/A |
13 |
Fifth
Year
Spring |
| 15:255:537 |
Education, Ethics, and Society |
3 |
| 15:256:556 |
Understanding Evolution: A Classroom Perspective |
3 |
| 15:255:538 |
Teacher as Researcher |
3 |
| Grad Level |
Elective in Life Science or Science Education |
3 |
|
N/A |
12 |
| Total Credits |
18 |
30 |
| Notes: |
- *This course has a required field experience component.
- **One semester of supervised full-time teaching in the classroom of a cooperating teacher.
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Portfolio:
Students must compile a portfolio of their best work to be submitted and evaluated at the end of the program. The contents of this portfolio are specified in the Student Policy and Procedures Handbook. (This requirement applies to students admitted March 2007 and after.)
Physiology, Hygiene, and Substance Abuse Issues:
During the Internship semester, students must either attend a series of seminars addressing issues of human physiology, hygiene, and substance abuse or must pass the official New Jersey Department of Education examination on these topics.
Praxis II:
Students seeking certification in the biological sciences must achieve passing scores on the Biology: Content Knowledge, Part 2 (Test Code 20232), General Science: Content Knowledge, Part 1 (Test Code 10431), and General Science: Content Knowledge, Part 2 (Test Code 10432) Praxis II examinations.
Comprehensive Examination:
No comprehensive examination is required.
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