Biology – Secondary Education (B.S.)
The curriculum in the Biology – Secondary Education specialization at South Dakota State University is designed to provide students with the background needed for a successful career teaching biology in middle and high schools.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$ 376 per credit
Location
Brookings, United States
About the program
Students complete a broad distribution of courses that include all the major areas in Biology as well as coursework in pedagogical and professional development. For secondary education majors that may teach in a rural school or apply to graduate school, speak to an advisor about taking additional chemistry, physics, and math classes.
This Biology – Secondary Education specialization at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:
- Are curious about life
- Enjoy helping others learn and want to make a positive impact in young peoples lives
- Have strong interpersonal skills
- Enjoy solving problems
- Appreciate science and the scientific method
Career Opportunities
- Middle School Biology Teacher
- High School Biology Teacher
- Graduate School to become a professor
- Extension
- Community Outreach/Education
Courses Included
- First Year Seminar
- Genetics and Organismal Biology and Lab
- Genetics and Cellular Biology and Lab
- Seminar
- Introductory Microbiology and Lab
- General Chemistry and Lab