The Students who wish to teach middle or high school Biology in secondary schools (7-12) will find this degree essential. Firmly grounded in Biology, with significant work in teacher preparation through the highly acclaimed Northern Arizona University Teach science and mathematics teacher certification program, the plan establishes the professional conduit for teaching this exciting subject. This program is nationally recognized by the National Science Teachers Association. Create the middle or high school biology classroom of the future. In this degree plan, students will learn how to get students involved in learning about the complicated concepts they need to understand to succeed. This degree will help students develop the knowledge and skills they need to be a secondary education teacher with comprehensive expertise in life sciences. Students will tackle the environmental, health, and ecological challenges that lie ahead.

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