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| Bachelor of Arts |
| Science (5-12, Biological Science) |
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WGU's biology degree online prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in high school biology. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced biology, and teaching methods necessary to become a highly-qualified biology teacher. The program also features supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting and a home science lab for lab assignments.
WGU is the only online teacher education institution in the nation to receive NCATE accreditation.
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A Program Overview
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| The online biology degree program consists of nine domains of study, including Demonstration Teaching (student teaching) and completion of a portfolio.
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Language and Communication
College-Level Reasoning and Problem Solving
Distribution Requirements
Mathematics, Life Science, and General Chemistry
Natural Science
Advanced Biology Content
Foundations of Teaching
Effective Teaching Practices (Science)
Demonstration Teaching (includes practice teaching)
View detailed information about these domains.
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Tuition That's Affordable
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WGU is a non-profit university with affordable tuition. Tuition for this degree is just $2,890 per 6-month term, or just $5,780 per year. This is less than HALF what other reputable online universities typically charge (Other
schools charge as much as $300-500 per credit.) There is also an additional $350 fee for science laboratory materials that will be delivered to your home.
Click here for details about tuition.
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Time Required to Complete the Program
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Most students who already have an Associate of Arts or its equivalent can complete their degree in 2 to 2 1/2 years. Students with little or no prior college experience can complete their degree in 4 to 5 years. Talk to an Enrollment Counselor to explore your personal situation.
Time to Completion frequently asked questions.
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Admission Requirements
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Applicants will be required to take an online admission test that helps determine the likelihood of success in a WGU program. Applicants will be required to submit proof of meeting the Teachers College requirements for the state in which they reside. This can include passing a state-specific basic skills test for the state in which the student lives as a pre-requisite to Demonstration Teaching (student teaching). (Registering and paying for the test is the student's responsibility.) This requirement can be met either prior to admission or before beginning the Foundations of Teaching subject area once you are in your biology degree online program. Additional requirements apply before the student is permitted in an actual classroom to practice teach during the Demonstration Teaching phase. (An Enrollment Counselor can help you understand what is required for you.) More info about Admissions.
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Becoming a Certified Teacher
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This program was designed to prepare students for certification to teach science in any U.S. state, but specific requirements vary from state to state. Our programs are NCATE-accredited, "state
approved" by the Utah Department of Education, and designed to meet the "highly qualified" requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Learn more by reviewing our Getting Your Teaching
License section or speak to an Enrollment
Counselor.
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Other Recommended Online Science Education Degree Programs at WGU:
B.A. Science (5-12, Chemistry) - This online chemistry degree prepares you to become a licensed teacher of high school chemistry.
B.A. Science (5-12, Physics) - This online physics degree prepares you to become a licensed teacher of high school physics.
B.A. Science (5-12, Geosciences) - This online geoscience degree prepares you to become a certified high school earth science teacher.
B.A. Science (5-9) - This online science teaching degree prepares you to become a certified middle school science teacher.
Commonly Searched Phrases: biology degree online, bachelor biology, life science degree, science education online, science education degree, online science teacher degree, online teaching degree.
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"WGU's program is allowing me to expand my career choices and earn a higher income in my chosen field of education. As a father of a young and growing family of three sons, these things are important and add security for my family."
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| —Brian Toomer, WGU graduate |
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"Working with my mentor…"
"My favorite part of the WGU experience was working with my mentor. I also enjoyed the convenience of learning online.
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| —Eric Mortensen, Jr. high teacher |
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"Speed their licensure…"
WGU Teachers College will be a boon to states seeking training for current teachers and paraprofessionals to help them meet the education requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act and speed their licensure."
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| —Rod Paige, Former Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Education |
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