Science Teacher Education (B.S.), Biology Teacher Specialization (Closing Spring 2027)
Program Closure Notice:
The Science Teacher Education pathway will no longer be accepting students as of January 2027.
Previous Degree Required: A.S./A.A.
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid, 50% or more Online
Location(s): All campuses and online
Limited Access: No
Program Testing Requirements: Florida General Knowledge Test
Academic Community: EDUC
Program Code: STBSBIO
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 13.1316
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1101313161
- Leads to State or Organizational License or Certification: Florida Teaching Certificate
- Must pass background check and pass General Knowledge Test which are criteria to join program.
- Cost Associated with taking the exam: $150 Professional Exam and $150 for Subject Areas Exam = $300 Total
- Where to take the exam: Florida Teacher Certification Examination
This is a specialization of the Science Teacher Education Bachelor of Science degree.
The B.S. Science Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Specialization degree is designed to provide a seamless articulation for students who complete an Associate of Arts Degree. Students in the Biology Teacher specialization will be preparing to teach biology for grades 6-12.
Before entering the B.S. Biology Teacher track, students will need to earn a grade of “C-" or higher in the following Common Program Prerequisite courses. These courses are prerequisites to many of the courses in the Program of Study.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDF 1005 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| BSCC 1011 | General Biology 2 | 4 |
| CHM 1045 | General Chemistry 1 1 | 3 |
| CHML 1045 | General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 1046 | General Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHML 1046 | General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 1 |
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CHM 1045 General Chemistry 1 has a prerequisite of MAC 1105 College Algebra, which is not included in the program
The A.A. degree is the recommended and preferred pathway to this degree.
Visit the Science Teacher Education (B.S.) overview page for general education, admissions and graduation information.
Visit the program page for more information.
Program Closure Notice:
The Science Teacher Education pathway will no longer be accepting students as of January 2027.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60 | |
Credits earned from Associate Degree | ||
| Science Teacher Education Major Courses | ||
| EDF 2720 | Children in Schools: Legal, Ethical, and Safety Concerns 1 | 3 |
| EDF 4430 | Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment | 3 |
| EDG 3214 | Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDG 3343 | Instructional Strategies | 3 |
| EDG 4410 | Classroom Management 1 | 3 |
| EEX 4242 | Teaching Exceptional Students in Secondary Settings 1 | 3 |
| RED 4335 | Subject Area Reading 1 | 3 |
| SCE 3940 | Internship | 4 |
| SCE 4943 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 3 |
| TSL 4324 | ESOL Strategies for the Content Area Teacher 2 | 3 |
| SCE 4941 | Student Teaching in Science (Senior Internship) 3 | 9 |
| Biology Teacher Specialization Courses | ||
| BSC 4911 | Individual Mentored Research in Biology | 1 |
| CHM 2210 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHML 2210 | Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 1 |
| MCBC 3020 | Biology of Microorganisms | 5 |
| PCB 3063 | Genetics | 3 |
| PCB 3134 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| PCB 4422 | Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 4 |
| Total Hours: | 120 | |
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must
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Satisfy the foreign language competency requirement
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Satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
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Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience with children and youth in school or similar settings and not via virtual modes of film or Internet. Students must obtain security clearance before obtaining hours in public schools.
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Students must volunteer 15 hours in diverse classroom settings including ELL, high performing, and/or Improving classrooms. Students must obtain security clearance before obtaining hours in public schools.
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Students are required to complete semester-long practicum in classroom of the grade/subject intended to teach. Chhildren and youth must be in a school or similar setting and not via virtual modes of film or Internet. Students must obtain security clearance before obtaining hours in public schools.
Program Closure Notice:
The Science Teacher Education pathway will no longer be accepting students as of January 2027.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Courses followed by “&” have prerequisites that are not part of this program. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 2210 & CHML 2210 | Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory & | 4 |
| EDF 2720 | Children in Schools: Legal, Ethical, and Safety Concerns | 3 |
| EDF 4430 | Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment & | 3 |
| TSL 4324 | ESOL Strategies for the Content Area Teacher & | 3 |
| BSC 4911 | Individual Mentored Research in Biology | 1 |
| EDG 3214 | Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDG 3343 | Instructional Strategies | 3 |
| PCB 3063 | Genetics & | 3 |
| PCB 3134 | Cell Biology & | 3 |
| EDG 4410 | Classroom Management & | 3 |
| PCB 4422 | Ecology and Evolutionary Biology & | 4 |
| EEX 4242 | Teaching Exceptional Students in Secondary Settings | 3 |
| MCBC 3020 | Biology of Microorganisms & | 5 |
| RED 4335 | Subject Area Reading | 3 |
| SCE 3940 | Internship | 4 |
| SCE 4941 | Student Teaching in Science (Senior Internship) | 9 |
| SCE 4943 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 60 | |
Program Closure Notice:
The Science Teacher Education pathway will no longer be accepting students as of January 2027.
Learning Outcomes
- Research and investigate the Consent Decree and describe the accommodations needed for ESOL learners in the classroom.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Students will evaluate learning techniques for working with diverse student populations including ESOL, High and low Socioeconomic Schools.
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Students will evaluate learning techniques for working with Exceptional Education classes in Schools.
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Create lesson plans incorporating active learning in science.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Create an alternative assessment assignment that demonstrates learning of a concept taught and present it to the class.
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Students will create a digital portfolio and present to the class.
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Perform peer-reviewed literature searches to find practice-based and research articles focused on comprehension, oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and integration of reading components.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Identify aspects of safety as pertains to school level and how to incorporate that in your future classroom.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Students will evaluate learning techniques for teaching science in diverse student populations in Schools.
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Students will evaluate and learning techniques and implement teaching techniques for teaching science in diverse student populations in Schools.
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Identify potentially issues that could be encountered in the classroom as relates to the child’s and or adolescent’s development, and how you would handle that situation as a classroom teacher.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems