Adolescence Education Biology - Long Island University - C W Post Campus - Brookville NY

Adolescence Education Biology from Long Island University - C W Post Campus - Brookville NY is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Bachelor of Science program in Adolescence Education: Biology at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University prepares a new generation of biology teachers to cultivate and enhance student success in biology comprehension and application. This program equips you with the skills, knowledge and foundation to motivate middle and high school students at various skill levels to learn the fundamentals of science, the environment, living organisms, experimentation and research. The program includes supervised practice teaching in actual classrooms at two grade levels (7 to 9 and 10 to 12), allowing you to observe certified teachers, interact with students, and understand the adolescent mindset as it relates to social studies. After you complete the degree requirements (131 credits) and successfully pass all certification tests (LAST, ATS-W and CSTs), you will be awarded Initial Teaching Certification by the New York State Department of Education to teach biology to grades 7 to 12. The Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education: Biology is a joint program between C.W. Post?s School of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The teacher-education programs in C.W. Post's Department of Curriculum and Instruction are nationally accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), ensuring you receive the highest quality instruction. Biology Concentration As a Biology education major, you will be prepared to introduce the science of living organisms to students in grades 7 to 12. You will study the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying processes fundamental to all life: energy utilization, growth, development and reproduction. You will explore the evolutionary and ecological principles that govern the interaction of all living things, including such topics as population growth, natural selection, animal behavior and food webs. You will learn how to read and interpret scientific papers, how knowledge is acquired and presented in the laboratory sciences, and how to communicate such knowledge to young students. In addition to a thorough grounding in the life sciences, you will strengthen your understanding of the disciplines that play a crucial role in biological investigations: math, chemistry and physics. To learn more about our programs and faculty, visit the Department of Biology Web site. View more details on Long Island University - C W Post Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.