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Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Biology Education
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MISSION
Troy University offers a bachelor’s and two master’s degrees in Biology Education. These degrees prepare students for a career in teaching biology at the secondary level (grades 6-12). For more than a century, TROY has been an innovative leader in teacher preparation.
OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM
Bachelor’s Degree
During the freshman and sophomore years, students complete general studies courses which differ somewhat from those required of non-teaching majors. For example, math through the pre-calculus level, ecology, anatomy and physiology I, and general chemistry are required for teaching majors, in addition to the other general studies courses that must be taken by non-teaching majors (i.e., history , English, art, etc.).
Masters’ Degree
The two master's degrees offered by TROY are the traditional and the non-traditional master's programs. The traditional master's program is designed for students possessing an undergraduate teaching degree. The non-traditional master's program prepares students who have non-teaching bachelor’s degrees to pursue a master's in Biology Education. For more information on the biology education master's degrees, please refer to the University Catalog available online at: http://www.troy.edu/catalogs/
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Since the program is a joint venture between the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Education, the program is very unique. Because of the extra courses required for the second major, most students will need more than four (4) years to complete the bachelor’s degree unless they are prepared to take summer courses, or overloads. To help guide them, students will be assigned separate advisors from each of the two majors. Students should consult regularly with both advisors to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the Education Program.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Science teachers are actively sought by public and private schools. Because of the current shortage of biology teachers, students often obtain jobs regionally. However, the national and international markets for biology teachers are wide-open for such graduates. Employment opportunities abound for biology teachers who have graduated from an accredited program, such as the one that TROY offers.
INTERNSHIP
The Biology Education Major at Troy University requires that students complete one semester of teaching internship at a junior or senior high school. This internship provides the student with necessary teaching experience through the supervision of a cooperating biology teacher. Students will learn real-life teaching experiences through a variety of teaching methods which incorporates the use of technology as well as the use of hands-on laboratory experiences.
STUDENT CLUBS
- Tri-Beta, the honor society for Biology
- Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED), the Society of Pre-Health professions
- Environmental Club
RESEARCH FACILITIES
- Arboretum: contains 75 acres of plant species representative of Southeast Alabama
- Herbarium: houses specimens of vascular plants, bryophytes, and lichens.
COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For additional information about the Biology Education Program, facilities, faculty, and course offerings, please contact:
Ms. Janet Gaston
jgaston@troy.edu
(334) 670-5659
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Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Attn: Ms. Janet Gaston
Troy University
Troy, AL 36082
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