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Secondary Education (AZ) - Biology Concentration

Overview

This degree program was developed for those who want to teach at the secondary level. You will gain hands-on, in-classroom experiences. Prospective secondary education teachers learn how to identify and be sensitive to the unique needs, challenges and learning styles of diverse student populations.

Degree Details

• Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts
• Content Area Focus: Biology

Program Locations

• Surprise, AZ (Residential Campus)

Careers in Secondary Education (AZ) - Biology

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program meets professional licensure requirements in certain states, as outlined on the University’s Licensure Disclosure page. Students are advised to verify that they are located (or plan to seek initial licensure) in a state where Ottawa University’s program meets requirements. Students who have questions about a program’s status should consult with an enrollment advisor. Those who relocate to another state during their course of study may no longer be eligible to enroll in the program or receive federal financial aid, and they may not meet licensure requirements in their state.

Program Courses

Education 6-12 Licensure Courses

• Required Courses:
  • General Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Psychology of the Exceptional Child
  • Ids: Foundations of Schools in a Diverse Society
  • Adolescent Specialized Methods
  • Introductory Teaching Practicum
  • Adolescent Literacy Skills and Reading in the Content Area
  • Advanced Teaching Practicum
  • Foundations of Instruction in English Language Learners Classroom
  • Reflective Practice
  • Clinical Lab
  • Action Research and Assessment

Content Requirements

• Biology Courses:
  • General Biology I And Lab
  • Biology Of Plants & Lab
  • Biology Of Animals & Lab
  • Medical Terminology
  • Field Ecology AND Ecology Lecture
  • Genetics & Lab
  • Cell Biology & Immunology and Lab OR Microbiology and Lab
  • Biology Research Methods
  • Developmental Biology & Lab
  • General Chemistry I & Lab
  • Introduction to Statistics

Arizona State Specific Requirements

• Required Courses:
  • Arizona Constitution
  • United States Constitution
  • Sei Methods for English Language Learners II

University Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:

• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC)
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

We are proudly recognized for our commitment to student excellence by the following designations:

• Colleges of Distinction
• GOLD Military Friendly School