Majors, Minors and Concentrations Details
B.A. degree program in adolescence education: biology teacher
HEGIS code 0401.01
NYS SED program code 26814
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Program/Department Advisers
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| George, Lyn-Donna | Undergraduate advisor | 718.951.5000 x3771 | 2608 James Hall |
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This program is currently not accepting majors.
The Department of Secondary Education and the Department of Biology jointly offer a program for students who plan to teach biology in grades 7 through 12. Additional information may be obtained from the Department of Secondary Education or the Department of Biology. Adolescence education (grades 7-12) and special subject programs are writing intensive. Students should consult a counselor as early as possible to plan their program.
This program is writing intensive.
To enroll in any of the following courses--Biology 1002, 2002 or 2002W, and 3004--students must have completed the appropriate pre-or co-requisite courses with a grade of C- or better. A student with a grade of D+ or lower in any biology course applied toward fulfillment of department requirements must repeat the course until the grade of C- or higher is earned, or offer another course of equal or higher rank. Any substitution of courses must be approved by the chairperson or deputy chair for advising. At least one course taken must be a writing intensive (W) course offered by the Department of Biology. Students who completed Biology 1080 and 1081 before fall 2010 may substitute them for Biology 1001 and 1002 in all degree requirements.
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Program requirements (71-75.5 credits)
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All of the following: Biology 1001, 1002, 3003, 3004, 3006 or 3007W, 3011;
At least 6 credits of the following: Biology 2001, 2002 or 2002W, 2010, 2020 or Psychology 2610, Biology 3020 or Psychology 3610, Biology 3030W, 3083, 4001, 4010W or Computer and Information Science 2810, Biology 4011, 4012, 4013, 4022, Biology 4024W, Biology 4025, Biology 4026, Biology 4027, 5000W or 5001 or 5003W or 5010 or 5014W, Biology 5020, Chemistry 4581.
One of the following chemistry sequences, a), b), c), or d):
a) Chemistry 1100 (or both 1050 and 2050) and 2500.
b) Chemistry 1100 (or both 1050 and 2050), and 2100, and 3510 (or both 3511 and 3512).
c) Chemistry 1100 (or both 1050 and 2050), 2100, 3510 (or both 3511 and 3512), and 3520 (or both 3521 and 3522).
d) Chemistry 1100 (or both 1050 and 2050), and 2100 and 2500.
One of the following courses in Physics: Physics 1100, or 1111, or 1112, or 1150, or 1331 or [Core Curriculum 1331].
Three credits in Geology or Earth and Environmental Science.
Mathematics 1201 or Psychology 3400.
Students who anticipate majoring in biology teaching must see a departmental adviser in both the biology and education departments before the end of their freshman year in order to plan their programs.
Students must complete 26 credits in the Department of Secondary Education as specified below.
a) Secondary Education 2001, 2002, 3401, 3402 and 3456. These courses may be started in the lower-sophomore term, or upper-sophomore term.
b) Secondary Education 4480. This course may be taken in the junior year.
c) Secondary Education 4481, 4482, 4483, and 4484 in the senior year. Students must have successfully completed Secondary Education 4480 before taking any of these courses.
The two student teaching field courses, Secondary Education 4482 and 4484, may be taken in the same semester.
Secondary Education 4404 is course equivalent to all of Secondary Education 4480, 4481, and 4482.
Secondary Education 4410 is course equivalent to all of Secondary Education 4480, 4483, and 4484.
Degree programs in Secondary Education include a major in an appropriate department of the college.
Completion of an adolescence education program as part of a major one of the sciences qualifies students for New York State initial certification in adolescence education in that science content area for grades 7 through 12.
Students qualifying for the initial certification in adolescence science education may obtain an extension to teach the sciences in grades 5 and 6 by taking Secondary Education 3454.
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Admission requirements and academic standing
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Students must have a GPA of 2.70 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and sciences to take: Secondary Education 2001 or 2002;
Students must have a B- in both Secondary Education 2001 and 2002 and a GPA of 2.75 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and sciences to continue to Secondary Education 3401, and/or Secondary Education 3402, and/or Secondary Education 3456.
Students who wish to register for student teaching seminar and field placement will need to file an application with the science education program head for permission. See program office for details.
To take Secondary Education 4480, students must have an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher and have the permission of the Secondary Education science education program head, department chair, or deputy;
To take Secondary Education 4481, 4482, 4483, and/or 4484, students must earn a B+ or higher in Secondary Education 4480, 3401 and 3402, have a GPA of 2.75 or higher in their major, and have the permission of the Secondary Education science education program head, department chair, or deputy.
A student who takes either Secondary Education 4481 and/or 4482 prior to Secondary Education 4483 and/or 4484 must earn a B or better grade in Secondary Education 4481 and/or 4482 before taking either Secondary Education 4483 or 4484.
A student who takes either Secondary Education 4483 and/or 4484 prior to Secondary Education 4481 and/or 4482 must earn a B or better grade in Secondary Education 4483 and/or 4484 before taking either Secondary Education 4481 or 4482.
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Additional requirements for a B.A. degree
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Candidates for a B.A. degree with a biology teacher major must complete at least 18 credits in advanced courses in the Department of Biology or allowed electives in other departments as described above (not including Biology 1071 and 1072 or Biology 1001). These 18 credits must be completed with a grade of C- or higher in each course, and 15 or more credits must be completed at Brooklyn College. Specific course requirements for a B.A. degree are described above.
