Science Education, Biology (B.S.E.)

92 hours, Professional Education Minor included

An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Science Education - Biology will have:

1. Active Faith: Develop mature Christian attitudes toward scholarship, intellectual honesty, and ethical conduct that promote a life-long appreciation for learning.
2. Foundational Knowledge: Acquire a fundamental body of knowledge in the liberal arts and natural sciences, emphasizing science education in physical science, being successful in the completion of the university core curriculum, and passing the (Teacher Education Writing Exam) TEWE, as well as achieving a 3.0 GPA in the major field and passing the Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT) appropriate to the major field.
3. Information Literacy: Effectively identify, locate, and evaluate information needed for preparing a scientific paper, presentation, or project.
4. Structured Reasoning: Understand the scientific method and use it to measure and evaluate experimental data.
5. Critical and Creative Thinking: Solve problems and think critically in both experimental and theoretical situations.
6. Effective Communication: Communicate effectively the results of scientific research and study.
7. Personal, Social, and Global Stewardship: Participate in curricular and extracurricular activities that enhance learning and preparation for careers in science education.

The requirements for a minor in Professional Education must also be met.

Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.

26 HOURS SCIENCE FOUNDATION

• CHEM-1115 General Chemistry I
• CHEM-1215 General Chemistry II
• GNSC-2313 Earth Science
• GNSC-2711 Sophomore Science Seminar
• GNSC-3711 Junior Science Seminar
• GNSC-4712 Senior Science Seminar
• GNSC-4721 Science Modeling and Strategies
• PHYS-1114 College Physics I
• PHYS-1214 College Physics II

27 HOURS BIOLOGY

• BIOL-1115 General Biology I: Cellular and Molecular Systems
• BIOL-1215 General Biology II: Comparative Physiology and Ecology
• BIOL-2244 Human Anatomy
• BIOL-2314 Genetics
• BIOL-3224 Human Physiology
• BIOL-3415 General Microbiology

6 HOURS MATHEMATICS

• MATH-1223 Mathematical Functions and Modeling
• MATH-2913 Statistical Methods

5 HOURS OTHER COURSES

• EDUC-4112 Literacy in the Secondary Content Areas
• PSYC-2523 Developmental Psychology

3 HOURS METHODS COURSE

• EDUC-4533 Methods of Teaching Science in Secondary Schools

Professional Education Minor

25 HOURS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

• EDUC-3121 Orientation to Teacher Education
• EDUC-3122 The School in American Culture
• EDUC-3131 Classroom Management Strategies I
• EDUC-3213 Learning, Instruction, and Assessment
• EDUC-3421 Educational Technology
• EDUC-3723 Education of the Exceptional Child
• EDUC-4013 Human Relations and Cultural Awareness
• EDUC-4131 Applied Instructional and Assessment Strategies
• EDUC-4231 Critical Issues in Education
• EDUC-4331 Classroom Management Strategies II
• EDUC-4718 Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools

FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPETENCY - CHOOSE ONE:

High school foreign language - 2 years of same foreign language with a grade of “C” or better OR university credit - 3 hours foreign language or American Sign language with a grade of “C” or better