Secondary Science - Biological Science Education with Concurrent Major in Biology (BSSE), B.A.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015  requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

• C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
• C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
• C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
• Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
• PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
• PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
• H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
• H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
• V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
• FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Professional Education Requirements

Graduates of this program earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology Education and a concurrent major in Biology. It prepares students to teach Biology in grades 6-12. 

A minimum of 120 credit hours are required for this degree program. All major courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. A minimum UW cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for most junior and senior level professional education courses, including EDSE 4500 Residency in Teaching. A minimum GPA of  2.50 in major content courses is required. A minimum of 42 credits must be upper-division.

An initial background check must be completed prior to starting any field or practicum experience. Student fees cover the cost of this initial background check so work with your College of Education advisor for details.

All Professional Education requirements must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• Foundations

• EDST 2450 - Foundations of Development and Learning Credits: 3
• ITEC 2360 - Teaching with Technology Credits: 3

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• Completion of EDST 2450 with a minimum grade of C or better is a prerequisite for the following courses:

• EDEX 2484 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3
• EDST 3480 - Diversity & the Politics of Schooling Credits: 3

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• A minimum 2.75 UW cumulative GPA is required for registration in EDST 3100 and EDST 3101.

  A copy of your valid Wyoming Substitute Teaching Permit must be on file with the College of Education Student Success Center no later than the first day of class.

• EDST 3100 - Teacher as Practitioner Credits: 3
• EDST 3101 - Practicum 3 Credits: 2

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• Assessment

• EDST 2550 - Educational Assessment Credits: 3

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• Methods (Offered Fall Semester Only)

• EDSE 3275 - Subject Matter Specific Methods I: Secondary Science Education Credits: 3-6

• (3 credits required)

• EDSE 4275 - Subject Matter Specific Methods II: Secondary Science Education Credits: 3-6

• (4 credits required)

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• Residency (Offered Spring Semester Only)

• EDSE 4500 - Residency in Teaching Credits: 1-16

• (12 credits required)

• EDSE 4550 - Residency Applications and Synthesis Credits: 3

Major Content