Biology: Adolescence Education Program at Fredonia
The Adolescence Education in Biology degree prepares students to teach Biology to middle and high school students, and leads to New York State certification in grades 7-12. Fredonia's coursework will also help you advance towards dual certification; a coveted component on a professional resume.
The Fredonia Difference
Fredonia's program is nationally recognized by the National Science Teaching Association, with an emphasis on giving our students practical classroom experiences as first-year students. Fredonia's College of Education is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a nationally recognized accrediting body approved by New York State Education Department. You will build your teaching knowledge, skills, and confidence throughout the program, and become a student teacher in middle and high school placements the final semester.
Career Opportunities
- Science teachers
- Science instruction in museums or zoos
It's Different Here
Why Adolescence Education in Biology at Fredonia?
Freshman Experience
The ‘Studying for Success’ course helps students develop time management, organizational and study skills. Required lectures and labs are kept small to ensure students can work closely with their instructors.
Dual Certification
In addition to biology coursework, other required program courses in chemistry, physics and math may lead to options for a minor in another STEM area, which is useful for dual certification and job prospects.
Qualified faculty
Faculty come from world-renowned universities, and teach the same classes at Fredonia that are taught at those schools.
Sample Courses
BIOL 237 - Genetics
The principles of genetic analysis and the nature of the gene. The course will cover Mendelian and molecular genetics.
BIOL 243 - Organismal Biology
The goal of the course is to develop an expanded knowledge of organismal biology. Coverage will include evolution, population genetics, and taxonomy.
BIOL 333 - Biochemistry
The structure and function of proteins and the regulation of metabolic pathways will be the central concepts presented in the course.
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