## Program Overview

The BioEd Program is a collaboration between two award winning CAU Departments – Biological Sciences and Curriculum and Instruction – to offer students an incredible career path. Students will earn a B.S. Degree in Biological Sciences Teacher Certification which is one of the most sought after Professions in Science that is in high demand now and for the future. This program has a two-pronged focus: to address historical inequities in the field of education, and to prepare students to become effective change agents in Biological Sciences who work to inspire and educate P-12 learners. To function effectively in the contemporary world, students are prepared to use the cultural diversity of their students as an asset.

## Mission

The mission of the BioEd Program is to produce effective change agents in Biological Sciences who work to inspire and educate P-12 learners.

## Vision

The Departments of Biological Sciences and Curriculum and Instruction will, through the preparation of highly qualified candidates, advance academic achievement of students in Biology in diverse P-12 populations through impactful educational experiences, experiential learning, culturally relevant pedagogy, and the effective use of technology-driven pedagogy in global settings.

## BioEd Entrance Criteria

- Rising Sophomores in Biological Sciences
- 3.00 GPA
- Interview with BioEd Team
- Pass GACE 1PAA OR SAT 1080 Score

## Degree Requirements

Summary of discipline and cognate courses

1. Major courses & teacher certification (required): 64 credit hours
2. Biology Major courses (required): 33 credit hours
3. Teacher certification (required): 30 credit hours
4. Major related courses (cognates): 24 credit hours
5. General Education Requirements: Minimum 30 credit hours; maximum 36 credit hours
6. General Education required credit hours: 35
7. Credit hours of free electives: 0
8. Total Credit Hours 122 (Minimum, but due to specialized teacher competency, students may decide to take more than the 122 credit hours generally accepted for the BS; includes First Year Orientation (2 cr.)
9. Take and pass the GACE Program Admission Assessments and the GACE Content exam