Nov 13, 2024  
2014-15 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-15 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Secondary Education Minor, Biology


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Students who wish to teach high school biology normally follow either the BA Biology major or BS Biology major curriculum and select the Secondary Education minor which leads to initial licensure. Candidates for teacher licensure in Massachusetts must also take and pass the Massachusetts Teachers Test.

 

Biology Students in Secondary Education must select:


Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar (12 Credits)


American Government and Psychology Support Courses (6 credits)


Additional Information and Notes


Students interested in this minor should contact the Coordinator of Secondary Education, Biology, and the Biology Department Chairperson. Selection of this minor is subject to approval by the Education Department Chairperson.

Biology teachers are in current critical need. More positions are becoming available, and there are numerous efforts underway to improve the economic picture for teachers. The Salem State University Teacher of Biology Program is approved by the Massachusetts State Department of Education, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and falls under the Interstate Certification Compact.

* Students planning to pursue the Secondary Education minor should see the School of Education  section of the catalog for requirements for admission to teacher licensure.

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