Biology Education - SUNY College at Buffalo

Biology Education from SUNY College at Buffalo is a Campus Bachelor Biology degree that prepares you for a Science career. The biology B.S. degree program in secondary education leads to a New York State Initial Certificate for teaching both biology and general science in grades 7?12. Students seeking admission to the biology B.S. education program should initially enroll in the biology B.A. program. After successfully completing at least two required biology courses at Buffalo State with a GPA in these courses of 2.75 or higher, students apply for admission to the biology B.S. education program during the semester they complete SED 200. A minimum GPA of 2.75 in biology courses is required for admission to SED 405, SED 407, and SED 408. Career Information The B.S. program in secondary education leads to a New York State Initial Certificate for teaching both biology and general science in grades 7-12 or 5-12, depending on the program selected by the student. Science teachers are in high demand across the United States. Depending on their individual degree programs, biology majors are prepared for one of three main pursuits after graduation: positions as biologists performing laboratory, field, or quality-control work; teaching biology and general science in grades 7-12; or graduate study. Students who choose graduate school may study a specialty within biology, pursue other studies, or attend medical school. Recent graduates have been hired as laboratory technicians, research assistants, teachers in junior or senior high school, and environmental scientists. Typical hiring firms include biotechnology firms, food and pharmaceutical manufacturers, and federal and state government agencies. View more details on SUNY College at Buffalo . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Biology courses.