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Mar 23, 2026
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2024-2026 Academic Catalog
Biology Education, B.S.E.D.
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Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Education - Biology Education is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Courses
- Major Courses
- Secondary Education Sequence
Career Options
Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Biology Education?
A bachelor’s degree in biology education prepares students to become middle school and high school biology teachers.
Possible Career Paths
- Middle School Biology Teacher
- High School Biology Teacher
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Biology Education Courses
In order to graduate, a grade of “C” or better is required in courses taken in fulfillment of a natural sciences degree or minor as well as ENGL 110 , ENGL 120 and COMM 110 . Must complete two of the following three:
Secondary Professional Education Sequence
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in an approved secondary teaching subject includes courses in General Education, professional education, the major field, and the minor field to total a minimum of 120 semester hours. Specific requirements for the majors and minors are shown under the appropriate programs in the catalog. A grade of “C” or better is required in all professional education courses graded on an “A” through “F” letter basis, and a grade of “S”’ is required in all professional education courses graded on an “S/U” letter basis. Professional Courses in Secondary Methods Block (must be taken concurrently):
Professional Courses in Disciplinary Methods Block (must be taken concurrently):
Disciplinary Courses
In addition to the professional courses in the secondary methods block, each discipline requires its own methods course to teach pedagogical techniques particular to that discipline. As a co-requisite of SEED 398B or SEED 398C , each student with a major or minor in a secondary education discipline is required to take the appropriate methods course(s) from this list (and must check with an advisor in that school to determine additional requirements particular to the discipline): Additional Professional Courses:
Subtotal: 12
EDUC 398D should be taken in the same semester as either EDUC 280 or EDUC 300 (preferred) EDUC 406 must be taken the first semester the student has been admitted into the teacher education program. Student Teaching Semester
Subtotal: 12
All professional courses have a prerequisite of admission to Teacher Education. Professional Course Electives
Subtotal: 34-39
EDUC 350 is taken the semester prior to student-teaching. EDUC 305 and EDUC 310 are required courses for the Middle School pedagogical endorsement. Subtotal: 14-15
BIOL 375 is offered Spring, Even years. Subtotal: 15
BIOL 415 is offered Spring, Odd years. Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the above major will be able to: - Integrate scientific knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Design experiments and analyze data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV ,V, VI, and VII.)
- Communicate through writing and communicate orally successfully. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VII.)
- Comprehend the scientific method. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
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