Biology Club
The Biology Club affords an opportunity for students of the biological sciences.
The Biology Department, in collaboration with the Education Department, offers a program of study leading to licensure by the Massachusetts Department of Education as a Teacher of Secondary School Biology.
The Professional Sequence for Middle and Secondary must be completed by students intending to teach an academic subject area in the Middle or Secondary School. Students must complete an academic major in the subject area in which the licensure is sought.
*FB indicates field-based course.
Courses in the Laboratory Science section of the Common Core are
Three 1-credit seminars as follows:
The first-year seminar serves as an introduction to the field of biology, research methods, career opportunities; assists students in integrating the knowledge gained in individual biology and cognate courses; and helps documents the student's progress toward meeting the departmental learning goals. A topical seminar (BIOL 0280-0289 is typically taken during the junior or senior year) and focuses on specific topics, while the Senior Seminar requires the presentation of a portfolio documenting the student's progress toward meeting the departmental learning goals.
Two semesters of chemistry may be used to satisfy the Science requirement of the Common Core.
Students progress toward meeting Advanced Standing in Teacher Education is monitored at the end of the sophomore year (57 credits). All students must meet the requirements for Advanced Standing to achieve teacher candidacy. Please see section on
In order to be eligible for student teaching, a student must have completed all required course and field work, have an overall GPA of 2.8 (including transfer work), and have a passing grade in the appropriate Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (i.e., Communication and Literacy and the Biology subject area tests).
A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required in pedagogical coursework specific to your licensure program prior to practicum. Consult with the department on which courses are classified as part of the pedagogy requirements.
All students must meet the
The Biology Club affords an opportunity for students of the biological sciences.
We offer a major that provides students with a solid foundation in the fundamental areas of modern biology, while also providing the flexibility to pursue areas of personal interest. In addition to course work, students can take advantage of independent study and internship opportunities. Learn more about the Biology Department.