Biological Sciences Area (MSUTeach Track) – Bachelor of Science
A description of MSUTeach and specific coursework for the MSUTeach Biology Track can be found in the MSUTeach Program section of the College of Science.
Program Competencies
Students graduating with the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology should possess the following:
- Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills in the sciences that will allow the graduate to collect, analyze, interpret, utilize and present information that is contemporary in the biological sciences.
- An awareness of the basic concepts of the physical and biological sciences and how these concepts are applicable in the profession.
- An awareness of the importance of the arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, health sciences as well as the biological and physical sciences to the human community.
- A basic understanding of literacy of all disciplines of biology, from molecular to cellular to organismal to population levels that unite organismal, continuity, diversity and unity of life.
- A general competency in basic inorganic and organic chemistry as well as in introductory physics, mathematics and statistics.
Assessment
- Department exit examination scores administered in the capstone course.
- Laboratory skills performance assessments administered in selected program core biology courses.
- Performance of graduates on entrance examinations to post-baccalaureate programs (GRE, MCAT, PCAT, DAT).
- Praxis II, Biology Content Knowledge, examination scores.
- Employer feedback.
- Graduate feedback.
- Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Reading, Writing, Math) examination scores.
- Praxis II, Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 examination scores.
Program Requirements
General Education
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.
Note: Students taking MATH 152 as a general education core class must also complete MATH 141.
Area Requirements
Biological Sciences Core Requirements:
Choose one of the following:
Note: When either BIOL 425 or BIOL 426 is taken to fulfill this requirement, the other may be taken as a track elective. The course may not be counted in both categories.
MSUTeach Track Requirements
| BIOL 155 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| UTCH 100 | Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching | 1 |
| UTCH 150 | Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design | 1 |
| UTCH 200 | Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science | 3 |
| UTCH 250 | Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | 3 |
| UTCH 300 | Classroom Interactions | 3 |
| UTCH 350 | Project-Based Instruction | 3 |
| UTCH 400 | Research Methods | 3 |
| UTCH 450 | Apprentice Teaching | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Note: Enrollment in UTCH 450 requires admission into the Teacher Education Program (TEP).
Choose one of the following:
Note: Additional hours may be required depending upon specific course choices.
Total Credit Hours: 120-124