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Nov 25, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology Grades 9-Adult Specialization, B.A.
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The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education with a Specialization in Biology at Fairmont State is designed to provide students with the background essential for successfully teaching of biology in grades 9 through adult. Students complete professional education, major-specific biology coursework, and clinical experiences.
All major courses must be completed prior to admission to Secondary Student Teaching/Clinical III.
Academic Requirements
In addition to meeting the graduation requirements listed for the B.S. in Biology or B.A. in Education degree, students must also:
- obtain a grade of “C” or better in BIOL 1105 , BIOL 1106 , BIOL 2202 , and BIOL 2203
- successfully complete an assessment exam during their final year (This exam is given every spring semester.)
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Core Curriculum (30-33 Credit Hours)
For details on the required courses, refer to the Core Curriculum program. For students in this major, the following courses satisfy both core curriculum and major requirements:
Professional Education Courses (49 Credit Hours)
Major Courses (52 Credit Hours)
All courses in the specialization and the Praxis II Exam must be completed prior to admission to Secondary Student Teaching.
Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
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