Life Science Education
The Life Science Education Program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Education Degree and prepares candidates to qualify for the Ohio license to teach Life Science subjects, grades 7 – 12.
Professional Education Licensure Program Transitions Map
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- Complete Admission Application
- Minimum GPA: 2.75
- Pre-Service Teacher Permit
- Complete 32 college credit hours
- Click here to review additional admission requirement options
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- Dispositions EDU 3264
- Foundations Obs Hrs (20)
- EDU 3310 Microteaching/PreCPAST
- Current clear background check
- Successfully complete all coursework
- Meet all deadlines to ensure placement by the field and clinical director
- Attend OAE Workshops
- Attend Majors Meetings
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- Pass applicable OAE licensure exams
- Admission to Student Teaching
- Obtain Ohio Pre-Service Permit
- Successfully complete all coursework except student teaching
- Successful completion of Methods TWS PreCPAST, Lesson Plans, Dispositions, CMOT
- Meet all deadlines to ensure placement by the field and clinical director
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- Minimum Cohort GPA: 3.0
- Successful completion of 12-15 weeks of Student Teaching
- Successful completion of Capstone course assignments, including the TWS, CPAST, Lesson Plans
- Dispositions
- CMOT
- ST surveys regarding post-grad plans
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- Degree Awarded
- Completion of all requirements for licensure
- Candidate assessment of cooperating teacher
- Candidate assessment of university supervisor
- Candidate assessment of EPP
- Post grad surveys
- Employer feedback
- Obtain Ohio License
Professional Education Licensure Co-Curricular Program Map
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- Get to know your FSYSS advisor
- Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
- Attend Professional Education Majors Meetings
- Visit TEAP-C regularly
- Attend Freshman Convocation
- Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
- Register for 12 semester hours
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- Meet with your advisor in the Teacher Education and Advisement Partnership Center (TEAP-C) regularly
- Attend Professional Education Majors Meetings
- Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
- Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
- Apply and be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP)
- Obtain your background check and Ohio Pre-Service Teacher Permit
- Begin completing Level 1 field and clinical experience (Observation)
- Attend CSU Career Expo (October & March)
- Take 12 – 18 semester credit hours
- Explore and join professional organizations within your career of interest
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- Attend Professional Majors Meetings
- Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
- Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
- Take practice OAE exams
- Utilize 240 tutoring
- Form study groups
- Build your professional resume
- Attend OAE workshops/Pass OAEs
- Have first degree audit completed by the Office of the Registrar/chart your path to graduation with your advisor
- Take 15-18 semester credit hours, if necessary
- Begin taking Level 2 field and clinical experiences (Methods)
- Attend CSU Career Expo (October & March)
- Explore and join professional organizations within your career of interest
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- Attend Professional Education Majors Meetings
- Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
- Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
- Pass required OAEs
- Have final degree audit completed by the Office of the Registrar
- Complete graduation application
- Participate in Senior Salute
- Successfully Student Teach
- Successfully complete Capstone Seminar
- Update resume
- Complete job applications and interview for jobs
- Attend school district job fairs
- Complete exit survey for EPP
- Apply for and obtain Ohio teaching license
- Join professional organizations within your career of interest
Requirements
The curriculum below is to be used in consultation with the student's advisor. The student must be familiar with the University requirements, the General Education Requirements, and Special Requirements for the above degree.
Note: Twelve to fifteen weeks of clinical experience through Student Teaching are required.
Curriculum
The minimum number of hours needed to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Life Science Education is 120.
| Fall semester | Spring semester | ||||
| Course # | Title | Credits | Course # | Title | Credits |
| Freshman | Freshman | ||||
ENG 1101 | Intro to Writing for College or Equivalent | 4 | ENG 1102 | Writing/Researching the Essay | 4 |
MTH 1750 | College Algebra | 3 | BIO 1750 | Biological Concepts | 4 |
HIS 1XXX | 1100, 1121 or 1122 | 3 | ELECTIVE
| From List B | 3 |
USS 1000 | Undergraduate Student Success | 2 | ELECTIVE | From List D *PHY 1110 Physical Science | 3 |
EDU 2600
| Intro to Teacher Education | 3 | HHP 1XXX | From List A | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 15 | |||
| Sophomore | Sophomore | ||||
ELECTIVE | From List D *BIO 1500 Environmental Science | 3 | ELECTIVE | From List C *EDU 2300 Educational Psychology | 3 |
ELECTIVE | From List C | 3 | BIO 1802 | Fundamental of Biology II w/Lab | 4 |
BIO 1801 | Fundamentals of Biology I w/Lab | 4 | BIO 2000 | Evolution | 2 |
CHM 1201 | General Chemistry I | 4 | BIO 2650 | Microbiology | 4 |
EDU 2500 | Professional Education Seminar | 2 | SOC 1105 | Introductory to Sociology | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 16 | |||
| Junior | Junior | ||||
EDU 3263 | Classroom Management/Field | 3 | EDU 3266 | Individuals with Special Needs/Field | 3 |
EXS 2301 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | EXS 2302 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
BIO 2400 | Molecular Genetics | 4 | EDU 3265 | Intro to Educational Technology | 3 |
BIO 2750 | Zoology | 2 | EDU 3264 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
EDU 3330 | Reading in the Content Area | 3 | EDU 3325 | Measurement & Assessment | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 16 | |||
| Senior | Senior | ||||
BIO 2850 | Plant Biology | 2 | EDU 4491 | Student Teaching | 9 |
MTH 3000 | Geometry for Teachers | 3 | EDU 4895 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
EDU 3372 | MCE/AYA Science Methods/Field | 3 |
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BIO 3500 | Ecology | 4 |
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BIO 4500 | Undergraduate Research in Biology | 2 |
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| Total | 14 | 12 | |||