** Secondary Education Only **
Biology fosters an understanding and respect for the patterns and processes of the living world. Students develop technical and analytical skills that allow them to identify and evaluate the significance of biological problems across all levels of organization from the cell to the biosphere. The curriculum integrates the societal implications and consequences of contributions made in the field with an understanding of the moral and ethical decisions related to the life sciences. In this manner, students develop a personal philosophy of the living world that includes compassion and responsible action toward all life. This major prepares graduates for a wide range of scientific careers including positions in the health professions, teaching and research. The Curriculum
Liberal Arts Studies Courses
Arizona Biology Teaching Certification
Students seeking certification to teach must have a major area of study. This major area must include 30 semester credit hours of courses. Students should consult their academic advisor for more information regarding their major area. Students seeking certification in areas of study additional to their major must have a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of courses in an area. Students should consult their academic advisor requiring additional areas of certification.
Required Courses
(CAPSTONE COURSE)*
*Courses must be taken at Ottawa University