Adolescence Education - Biology, B.S.

HEGIS Number: 0401.01

Curriculum Code: U0127

Middle childhood and adolescence education degrees are available for students planning a career teaching biology. By completing all requirements listed under Teacher Education in this catalog, students majoring in Biological Sciences satisfy all requirements for New York State initial certification in either middle childhood education (grades 5-9) or adolescence education (grades 7-12). Students must secure an advisor in both Teacher Education and Biological Sciences. (Refer to “Advisement” section under Teacher Education.)

Combined Bachelor’s-Master of Arts in Teaching Degree Programs

The School of Education is currently offering combined degree programs in three areas (Biology, Chemistry and Social Studies) while working on developing combined degree programs in three other areas: English, Mathematics, and Spanish. The programs are designed so that students who follow the courses of study can finish their respective bachelor’s degrees in 7 semesters and their respective master’s degree in 3 additional semesters. Students accepted to the combined degree program will have the benefit of taking specified graduate courses during the last semester of their bachelor’s program and pay for the graduate courses at the undergraduate tuition rate. Theses graduate courses will count toward both degrees. For more information refer to the School of Education section in the graduate catalog.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Adolescence Education - Biology - Grades 7‑12

Students in these programs earn a degree in both Biological Sciences and Adolescence Education. Candidates successfully completing this program of study are recommended by Old Westbury to New York State for initial certification as Adolescence Education (grades 7-12) teachers. The School of Education Science Education coordinator is responsible for advising and approving students as they progress through the School of Education program. Students should also have a Biological Sciences advisor.

See below for specific requirements.

Biology Content Requirements

Candidates must complete all requirements for the BS degree in Biological Sciences. The BA degree is no longer accepted.

Liberal Education Curriculum Courses

Students must complete all requirements of the Old Westbury Liberal Education Curriculum.

Education Core Courses

* B or better required

CP 2050 - The Nature and Development of Science Credits: 4
ED 3742 - Middle Childhood and Adolescence Credits: 4
ED 3820 - Foundations of Special Education Credits: 4
ED 3900 - Foundations of Education Credits: 4
ED 4085 - Methods and Materials of Teaching Science Credits: 4
ED 4230 - Reading Across the Curriculum Credits: 4
ED 4231 - Reading Across the Curriculum Practicum Credits: 2
ED 5890 - Observation, Practicum, and Seminar Credits: 4
ED 5900 - Student Teaching in Secondary School and Seminar (Grades 7-12) Credits: 12 *

Other Requirements

Candidates must earn a grade of C or higher in all required courses for the degree, whether taken at Old Westbury or elsewhere. Students must earn grades no lower than C in all biology courses.