BS Degree

Linda Young, EdD, Chair, Education Division
     Secondary Education Coordinator
Goodhue Academic Center, Room 102
(270) 384-8135  youngl@lindsey.edu 

Melissa P. Clauson, PhD, Biology Program Coordinator
Fugitte Science Center, Room 216
(270) 384-8229  clausonm@lindsey.edu

Unit Mission Statement

The mission of the Education Division is to prepare candidates in a Christian learning environment with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to be successful, reflective teacher-leaders in the 21st century.

Biology Program Mission Statement

In cooperation with the Education Program, the Biology Program provides students with the resources to develop a broad knowledge base in biology and the skills necessary to be successful educators. In addition to the factual content, students learn the historical basis and the scientific methodology of each major conceptual area of biology.

To earn a Biology Education degree, students will complete a minimum of 48 hours of biology courses and 42 hours of education courses, working concurrently in both programs in addition to completing the general education program.

Entrance Criteria

The Biology Program requires successful completion of freshman biology courses BIOL 1204 and BIOL 1214 with a minimum grade of C. These two courses serve as prerequisites for all 2000-level biology courses.  Please see Secondary Education Program for entrance criteria for the Education program.

Degree Requirements

A.  General Education Requirements:  36-47 hours

• Introduction to Cellular Biology (BIOL 1204) is a prerequisite for BIOL 2104, BIOL 2204, BIOL 2314, BIOL 3103, BIOL 3204, and BIOL 3304 - 4 hours
• Functions & Algebra (MATH 1013) is a prerequisite for CHEM 1214 unless waiver requirements are met - 3 hours 
• Principles of Psychology (PSYC 1003) is a prerequisite for EDUC 3123 and EDUC 3143 - 3 hours.

Note:   Liberal arts elective studies in depth choices may include CHEM 3315, CHEM 4104, MATH 2203, MATH 2315, MATH 2325 and PHYS 2114.

B.   Program Requirements:  35 hours

• Introduction to Organismal Biology (BIOL 1214) - 4 hours
• Microbiology (BIOL 2104) - 4 hours
• Animal Diversity (BIOL 2204) - 4 hours
• Plant Diversity (BIOL 2314) - 4 hours
• Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL 2614) - 4 hours
• Cell Biology (BIOL 3103) - 3 hours
• Genetics (BIOL 3204) - 4 hours
• Ecology (BIOL 3304) - 4 hours                            
• Theory of Natural Selection (BIOL 3403) - 3 hours
• Seminar I (BIOL 3901) - 1 hour

C.  Supplemental Requirements:  13 hours

• General Chemistry I with Lab (CHEM 1214) is a prerequisite for CHEM 1224 - 4 hours
• General Chemistry II with Lab (CHEM 1224) is a prerequisite for BIOL 3103, BIOL 3204, CHEM 3312, and CHEM 3313 - 4 hours
• Organic Chemistry I Lecture (CHEM 3313) - 3 hours
• Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (CHEM 3312) - 2 hours

D.  Professional Preparation - Secondary Requirements:  42 hours

• The Teaching Profession (EDUC 2123) - 3 hours
• Introduction to Educational Technology (EDUC 2713) - 3 hours
• Principles of Lifelong Learning (EDUC 3123) - 3 hours
• The Exceptional Learner (EDUC 3143) - 3 hours
•  Fundamentals of Secondary Education (EDUC 3403) - 3 hours
•  Reading & Writing in the Content Areas 5-12 (EDUC 3523) - 3 hours
•  Measurement & Assessment in Education (EDUC 4103) - 3 hours
•  Curriculum & Methodology in Secondary Schools (EDUC 4433) - 3 hours
•  Classroom Management 5-9 & 8-12 (EDUC 4463) - 3 hours
•   Supervised Student Teaching (EDUC 4600) - 12 hours
•   Practicum (EDUC 4603) - 3 hours

D.     General Electives:  0-2 hours

Exit Criteria

Graduation requirements for candidates are as follows:

1. Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA (2.75 for candidates entering after Fall 2012);
2. Minimum 2.5 Content/Emphasis Area GPA (2.75 for candidates entering after Fall 2012);
3. Minimum 2.5 Professional Education GPA (2.75 for candidates entering after Fall 2012);
4. Completion of the appropriate PRAXIS Principles of Teaching and Learning  (PTL) exam and the appropriate content exam(s);
5. Successful completion of all program requirements and assessments;
6. Successful completion of Supervised Student Teaching (EDUC 4600), including all course requirements with positive evaluations; and
7. Successful completion of Stage III Exit Portfolio.

TOTAL:  128 credit hours