What You’ll Learn
This major is designed to prepare students for initial certification (single certification major) as a Biology teacher with extension to teach Biology in grades 5-6.
The major offers the students the opportunity to focus their time and money to complete a program of study to teach Biology in grade 5-12. This major does not prevent any student from seeking another certification at the graduate level.
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Curriculum
The Major in Biology Adolescence Education includes 36 credits of pedagogy courses and 57-58 credits to complete the Biology Content Core. As for other undergraduate programs, students in the program will have to complete 23-25 credits of General Education courses.
The Biology Teacher Education program leads to initial single certification in Adolescence Biology Grades 5-12.
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Admission Requirements
We recommend submitting first-year applications in October or early November. We decide your admission once you complete your application.
Next Deadline for Transfer Students
Fall Semester: August 1
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Field Experience
SUNY Brockport has strong ties to the education community throughout the area, and our students are placed in student teaching positions designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply and practice the competencies they acquire throughout the program.
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Career Outlook
The Biology Adolescence Inclusive Education major prepares you for a career as a Biology teacher while also preparing you for a career as a special education teacher.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job projection for high school teachers is expected to rise by 4% (38,200 new jobs) from 2018-2028, and the job projection for middle school teachers is expected to rise by 3% (21,400 new jobs).
Employment opportunities vary by region. New York State Education Department (NYSED) issued teaching certificates are highly valued throughout the US, allowing for a reciprocity process in all 50 states.
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