

Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology Education
Your Degree
Students at CSU learn research-based methods for delivering biology instruction. Some of our biology education students receive job offers before they even finish their student teaching experience, some at the same high school where they completed their student teaching.
Your Facilities
Wingo Hall houses classrooms for the humanities and education and faculty offices for the College of Education. Named for Henry C. Wingo. You can also find the Galley at Wingo as a quick dining option for students.
Your College
Students benefit from comprehensive instruction delivered by faculty from both the College of Education and biology professors from the College of Science and Mathematics. This approach combines teaching expertise with scientific knowledge, preparing excellent biology educators.
Resources for Future Teachers
Our partner, TeachSC, offers free support to anyone exploring a career in teaching. When you sign up, you’ll get access to 1-on-1 coaching, up to $100 in fee reimbursements for costs like testing and fingerprinting, and a chance to win a $1,000 regional scholarship.
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Get Plugged In
The College of Education offers several enriching opportunities for education students to develop beyond the classroom:
Teaching Fellows participate in advanced enrichment programs and leadership training; Teacher Cadets encourages talented high school students to consider teaching careers while earning college credits; Future Teachers Society provides education majors with networking opportunities through monthly meetings with education professionals; and Call Me MISTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) works to increase diversity in the teaching profession.
Each program offers unique pathways for students to enhance their teaching skills, build professional connections, and prepare for successful careers in education.

Biology Education Courses
As an Biology Education major, you’ll take courses like:
- Foundations of Biology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Microbiology
- Elementary Organic Chemistry
- Principles and Philosophy of Education
- Human Growth and Child Development
Biology Education Career
Graduates are equipped for a variety of career paths.
- High School Biology Teacher
- Graduate Student
- PhD Student in Biology Education

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