Applied Biological Sciences (Secondary Education in Biology) ,BS
approved for STEM-OPT extension
ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Please explore Degree Search for other similar program options.
Do you have a passion for teaching and an interest in building a strong foundation in applied biology? This program offers a blend of classroom instruction and professional experiences, preparing you to ask the right questions, navigate uncertainty and make a difference.
If you want to teach biology at the middle school and high school levels, the Bachelor of Science program in applied biological sciences with a concentration in secondary education in biology is designed for you.
The curriculum includes standard courses as well as hands-on laboratory instruction. The program prepares you to become a teacher who excels in biology and related sciences.
You contextualize knowledge through experience-based learning activities, including:
- case studies
- faculty-guided research
- service-learning projects
- secondary education clinical experience
If you enroll in this concentration, you should contact the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation for information on teacher preparation coursework.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Polytechnic
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First
required math course:
MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
or MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences - Math
intensity: Moderate
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Those who wish to pursue a future in education must understand how classrooms are shaped by students' diverse experiences, backgrounds and cultures. Global Education programs offer students firsthand experiences in many cultures and communities, which can enhance a degree program. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses while they stay on track for graduation, and they may apply financial aid and scholarships toward program costs. Programs can be found in a variety of countries around the world.
Graduates of this concentration program are prepared to teach biology in high schools or pursue numerous entry-level careers in biology, and they can find employment opportunities in the private and public sectors. Graduates of the general program in applied biological sciences are also prepared to succeed in graduate or professional schools in disciplines such as:
- animal health
- dentistry
- medicine
- nonprofit education
- physical therapy
- teaching
ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
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Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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