Biology Education (BSED)
The world needs incredible teachers who can inspire them. The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) in Secondary Education with a Major in Biology at the University of North Georgia bridges the gap between deep scientific inquiry and impactful classroom leadership. Whether you want to spark a breakthrough moment in a freshman lab or guide high school seniors through the complexities of ecosystems, this program gives you the dual mastery of a life-scientist and an expert educator.
You will graduate fully equipped with the scientific depth, analytical tools, and professional teacher certification required to step directly into your own high school biology classroom. The Biology Education (BSED) is similar to an undergraduate Biology degree but without the organic chemistry requirement and with the addition of 36 hours of required courses for teacher certification.
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What Could Your Journey Look Like
First Year
- First-year students take core classes which will provide a solid foundation for further study.
- Get involved in student government, or after your first semester, explore fraternity and sorority life.
Sophomore & Junior Years
- Become eligible to apply to the College of Education.
- You'll get more classroom experience with a 60 hour practicum in your junior year.
- Sophomores and juniors typically take introductory education courses before determining which content areas to focus on. Once a content area or areas are chosen, you will focus more heavily on courses in those disciplines.
Senior Year
- Seniors take specialized secondary education courses.
- UNG's student teaching experience is one of the most immersive in the state and students will spend over 800 hours getting real classroom experience before they graduate.
