Teacher Certification in Science - Biology (8-12)
Students desiring to certify to teach Biology in a public school, grades 8-12, will complete the Science 8-12 composite, requiring a B.S. degree in Biology.
This option is available for certification only.
View degree plan with Chemistry minor.
View degree plan with Physical Science minor.
Degree Requirements
Academic Core
includes Bachelor of Science Academic Core plus EDUC 2311; certain core requirements must be fulfilled by specific courses; see applicable degree plan (with Chemistry minor or with Physical Science minor) for details
B.S. Teacher Certification in Science (8-12) Required Courses –37 hours
12 hours (6 upper level ) at UMHB
12 hours minimum upper level
No grade lower than a "C" will count toward fulfillment of Biology major requirements.
BIOL 1090: Freshmen only
Required Support Courses for the Major:
Additional Requirements for Certification
This Science 8-12 certification requires a minor in Chemistry or Physical Science. In addition, students will need to fulfill general requirements for the B.S. degree and the certification requirements of the College of Education. This option is available for certification only.
Chemistry Minor Required Courses - 24 semester hours:
If the student chooses the minor in Chemistry, the requirements are:
Physical Science Minor Required Courses - 28-30 semester hours:
If the student chooses the minor in Physical Science, the requirements are:
Physical Science Minor additional requirements include:
See the Chemistry department listing for the Science 8-12 Chemistry major, Biology minor option.