Biology Education

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BIOLOGY EDUCATION

Our program helps you realize your potential as a teacher and pass on your passion for biology. With state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, professors focused on teaching, and small class sizes, you’ll acquire the skills needed to deliver optimum learning experiences for students in changing classroom environments.

Study organisms & investigate the foundations of life

Our labs and instructors are available outside of classroom hours for project-oriented experiments and research engagement.

Cultivate the knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding you need to be an effective teacher in today’s schools by enrolling in the Teacher Education Program at University of Jamestown.

The program is approved by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB).

ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION

Candidates must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program in order to enroll in most education courses. Typically, candidates apply for admission to the program while enrolled in EDUC 201: Introduction to Teaching.

To apply, candidates must complete the application form and submit it to the Teacher Education Department by November 1 for spring admission or April 1 for fall admission. Applications are not reviewed during the summer.

Coursework

Education Program Requirements

Course Title Credits

Educ 100

Praxis Preparation

 0

Educ 201

Introduction to Teaching

3

Educ 219

Instructional Media & Technology

2

Educ 253

Applied Cognitive Theories

3

Educ 303

Introduction to Teaching Students with Exceptionalities

3

Educ 305

Managing & Monitoring the Learning Environment

3

Educ 306

Multicultural Education

3

Educ 308

Curriculum & Teaching in Secondary Schools

3

Educ 310

Reading Methods: Middle & Secondary Schools

3

Educ 316

Assessment/Evaluation

3

Educ 398

Ted Seminar I

1

Educ 399

Ted Seminar II

1

Educ 406

Science Methods: Middle/Secondary School

3

Educ 498

Student Teaching Seminar

1

Educ 499

Student Teaching

12

Biology Requirements

Course Title Credits

Biol 150

Introduction to Biology

4

Biol 151

Introduction to Biology II

4

Biol 201

Biology Orientation

1

Biol 305

Cell Biology

5

Biol 430

Genetics

5

Biol 425/426

Biology Seminar

1+1

Biol 442

Evolution

4

Biol

Courses Chosen in consultation with advisor at least one must be an upper level course with substantial ecological component (304, 306, 308, or 310)

13

Chem 133

General Chemistry I

4

Chem 134

General Chemistry II

4

Chem 245

or

Chem 343

Survey of Organic Chemistry

 

Organic Chemistry I

4

Chem 344

or

Chem 353/431

Organic Chemistry II

 

or

Chemical Methods of Analysis/Advanced Lab 1

4

Math 151

or

Math 205

Calculus I

 

Statistics

4

 

3

Phys 143/144

or

Phys 203/204

College Physics I or College Physics II

 

Physics I or Physics II

5

Total Semester Credits Required: 106-107

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Our Faculty

You’ll get to know the biology faculty, both in and outside of the classroom, from day one. Click a profile below to learn more about faculty research and the courses they teach.
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Tuition and Financial Aid

We believe every student, regardless of their financial situation, should have access to a UJ education. 100% of our full-time undergraduate students have some type of financial aid, with scholarship packages starting at $8,000 minimum. Your counselor for admissions personally walks you through financial aid, including the process of filing a FAFSA, maximizing your eligibility for aid, and answering any questions you may have along the way.

Scholarships