Science Education A.B. - Biology
A Bachelor of Arts with a major in Science Education with Secondary Science Comprehensive Licensure and a concentration in Biology requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements:
BIOLOGY: 60 sh
PHY 2010 and PHY 2020 may be substituted for PHY 2210 and PHY 2220.
Choose one course from the molecular/cellular biology category: 4 sh
Choose one course from the following: 4 sh
| STS 1100 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING | 4 sh |
| STS 2120 | STATISTICS IN APPLICATION | 4 sh |
Choose one biology lab course 3000-level or higher: 4 sh
Choose one course from the following: 4 sh
Professional Courses: 39 sh
| EDU 3050 | LEARNING & TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGIES | 2 sh |
| PSY 3820 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 4 sh |
| SOC 2430 | SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION | 4 sh |
| EDU 4020 | EXPLORATIONS CAPSTONE SEMINAR I FOR MIDDLE, K-12, AND SECONDARY MAJORS | 1 sh |
| EDU 4030 | EXPLORATIONS CAPSTONE SEMINAR II | 2 sh |
| EDU 3150 | EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT | 4 sh |
| EDU 3550 | TEACHING IN 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOMS | 4 sh |
| EDU 4240 | METHODS OF TEACHING MIDDLE GRADES AND SECONDARY SCIENCE | 4 sh |
| EDU 4500 | TEACHING DIVERSE LEARNERS IN MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS | 4 sh |
| EDU 4970 | STUDENT TEACHING | 10 sh |
Program Outcomes
NC Professional Teaching Standards (2013):
1. Teachers demonstrate leadership (InTASC 5)
• lead in their classrooms, school, and profession
• advocate for schools and students
• demonstrate high ethical standards
2. Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students (InTASC 1-3)
• provide a positive, nurturing environment
• embrace diversity in school, community, world
• treat students as individuals
• adapt their teaching for students with special needs
• work collaboratively with families and significant adults in the lives of their students
3. Teachers know the content they teach (InTASC 4-5)
• align instruction with the NC SCOS
• know the content of their teaching specialty
• recognize interconnectedness of content area
• make instruction relevant to students
4. Teachers facilitate learning for their students (InTASC 6-8)
• know how learning takes place
• plan appropriate instruction and assessment
• use a variety of instructional methods
• integrate and utilize technology in instruction
• develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• facilitate teamwork and develop leadership qualities
• communicate effectively
5. Teachers reflect on their practice (InTASC 9-10)
• analyze student learning
• link professional growth to professional goals
• function effectively in a complex environment
6. Teachers contribute to academic success of students