University of Miami - SCHOOL OF EDUCATION - Biology 6-12 Certification - B.A. Program


	BIOLOGY 6-12 CERTIFICATION - B.A.

Studies :	Undergraduate Studies
Degree :	Bachelor's
Department :	TAL - Secondary Education


	Biology 6-12 Certification - B.A.

	The Secondary Education/Biology major is a program designed for students interested in teaching grades 6-12 and leads to eligibility for State of Florida certification. A major in education is a traditional four-year program. In addition, education students are required to choose a major field of study in the College of Arts and Sciences. The program enables graduates to pursue career opportunities related to their Arts and Sciences major as well as those directly related to education. Field experiences and associate teaching placements in a wide variety of schools make University of Miami students among the best-prepared teachers anywhere. Students are placed primarily in the Miami-Dade County Public School (M-DCPS) district. Five M-DCPS schools have been selected as Professional Development Schools (PDS). The PDS provide the ideal setting for a dynamic collaboration that transforms educational theory into practice.

Note: Programs, program components, and courses subject to change.

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Biology Major (Required)
		34 credits. Must be advised by an Arts and Sciences advisor.

		BIL150	General Biology
		BIL151	General Biology Laboratory
		BIL160	Evolution and Biodiversity
		BIL161	Evolution and Biodiversity Laboratory
		TAL542	Instruction in Secondary Mathematics
		TAL580	Seminar on Teaching

Secondary Education Major (Required)


		TAL101	Social and Technological Foundations of Education
		TAL103	Psychological Foundations of Education
		TAL204	Meeting the Educational Needs of Diverse Secondary Learners
		TAL304	Content Area Reading and Learning Strategies
		TAL506	Issues and Strategies for ESOL (3 credits)
		TAL540	Instruction and Assessment in the Secondary School
		TAL543	Instruction in Secondary Science

General Education Courses (Required)
		As required by Arts & Sciences. Please click component name (above) to view additional General Education Requirements.


Electives (Required)
		To bring total to 120 credits.

		COS211	Public Speaking

Note (Required)
		Students are required to take five (5) writing intensive courses.

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*Prospective Students:*
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*Program Contact:*
Robin Shane
Director of Student Services
Tel:	305-284-3826
Room:	Merrick Bldg. 312-C
eMail:	rshane314@miami.edu