
Biology: Adolescence Education
Adolescence Education: Biology 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
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Why Adolescence Education in Biology at Fredonia?
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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