Bachelor of Science
Combine our top-ranked education program with a passion in science and major in Biology Education at VCSU. You’ll learn how to help the next generation of learners cultivate critical thinking skills, dive into their interests and learn about the world around them. You’ll graduate with a North Dakota teaching license and be equipped with the knowledge and drive to succeed.
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Bonita Roswick
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“As an older than average student, I was worried that I would have difficulty transitioning back to being a student. However, with the small class sizes, I met some fantastic classmates who were always willing to lend me a hand.”
Beyond graduation
Explore the possibilities
A Biology Education degree will prepare you for a career as a biology or science teacher. You’ll also acquire skills to manage your classroom and teach effectively. Career opportunities with this degree can include:
- Chemistry teacher
- Biology teacher
- Education coordinator
- Physics teacher
- Physics professor
- Lab technician
Join clubs and organizations to get involved on campus and in your major.
Where you'll study
Plan of Study
- General Biology I
- General Chemistry
- Introduction to Computer Information Systems
- College Composition I
- Learning to Live
- General Biology II
- Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of Public Speaking
- Introduction to Professional Writing
- Botany
- Introduction to Education
- Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
- Precalculus
- Introductory College Physics I
- Art or music elective
- General Zoology
- Educating Exceptional Students
- Education Technology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Science
- Additional Humanities or Social Science
- Biology directed elective
- Understanding Cultural Diversity in Education
- Secondary Practicum and Classroom Management
- Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
- Trends in Assessment and Educational Issues
- Social Science
- Microbiology
- Laboratory Preparation and Management
- Biostatistics and Experimental Design
- Culturally Diverse Practicum
- Introduction to Earth Science
- Educational Psychology
- Field Ecology
- Secondary Science Methods and Techniques
- Integrated Science Capstone
- Biology directed elective
- Biology directed elective
- Student Teaching (Secondary)
- Earth and Environmental ScienceEarth and Environmental Science MinorAdd an element of earth science to your Biology Education degree with a minor.Learn more about earth and environmental science minor
- ChemistryChemistry MinorCreate dimension in your education by adding a chemistry minor to your degree.Learn more about the chemistry minor
Meet the advisor
Science, Science - Health Science
- Rhoades Science Center 203G
Accreditation
A college education is an investment in yourself. Making sure your education is high-quality can be difficult, but not at VCSU. We are proud to be accredited by numerous institutions, and with that accreditation comes the assurance you’re receiving the highest quality education that will prepare you for your career.