56 credits +
Why life sciences education?
This option qualifies the student to teach biology, zoology, and general science in grades 5-12. Please note: course work leading to teaching certification may be reconfigured for this area of study. Licensure requirements are subject to change; therefore, students considering teaching in this area should be in continuous contact with the chair of this program and the School of Education for a list of required courses.
Career Options
A majority of our graduates pursue classroom teaching in public or private middle or high schools; others go on to seek advanced degrees in special education, literacy, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, school counseling or school psychology.
High School Preparation
Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Environmental Science; Physical/Earth Science; Physics
| Biology Chair | Education Chair | ||
| Phil Cochran, Ph.D. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 700 Terrace Heights #10 Winona, MN 55987-1399 (800) 635-5987, Ext. 1544 pcochran@smumn.edu |
Scott Sorvaag, Ed.D. |
