Biology: Adolescence Education (B.A)

Biology: Adolescence Education qualifies students for initial certification by New York State to teach biology in grades 7 through 12. Once a student has matriculated, all major requirements must be taken at The College of Saint Rose unless formal written permission to do otherwise is given by the advisor and Dean of the School of Mathematics and Sciences with consultation of the instructor.

Program Requirements

BIO 190 Principles of Biology 1 .................................. 4 credits
BIO 191 Principles of Biology 2 .................................. 4 credits
BIO280 General Microbiology or
BIO351 Cell Biology ................................................. 4 credits
BIO307 Biochemistry 1 ............................................ 4 credits
BIO358 Genetics ..................................................... 4 credits
BIO - One organism level
course (200 level or above) ...................................... 4 credits
PHY 190, 191 Fundamentals of Physics 1 and 2 ......... 8 credits
CHM190, 191 General Chemistry 1 and 2 ................. 8 credits
CHM201, 202 Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 ................ 8 credits
MAT190, 191 Calculus 1 and 2 ................................. 8 credits
ENV490 Environmental Seminar ............................. 1 credit
BIO399 Natural Science Colloquium
(required every semester) ........................................ 0 credits

Total Credits for Program ...................................... 57 credits
Adolescence Education Course Requirements ...... 36-37 credits
Liberal Education Requirements
(early consultation with advisor is recommened) .... 31 credits
Total Credits for Graduation ......................... 124-125 credits

All 4-credit science courses have a required laboratory component.