Secondary Biology Education (BS)
Experience rigorious biological study with professional education training, grounded in a distinctly biblical worldview. Students develop the knowledge, instructional skills, and classroom experience needed to teach in public, private, Christian, and international schools.
Why Secondary Biology Education?
Secondary Biology Education allows you to combine a passion for science with a passion for teaching. You’ll study biology through a biblical worldview while learning how to make complex scientific concepts engaging and understandable for high school students. Prepare to inspire curiosity, develop critical thinking, and help students better understand God’s creation.
Secondary Biology Education at Cairn
Biblical Integration
Courses emphasize not only ethical teaching practices, but are based in the wisdom and knowledge of scripture.
State Certification Preparation
Designed to lead to PA Department of Education certification, with additional Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) certification opportunities.
Career-Focused Training
Graduates are prepared to confidently lead biology classrooms and contribute to curriculum development and student growth.
Real Field Experience
Students gain hands-on training through classroom observations, practicum placements, and a semester-long student teaching in public and private school settings.
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Required Credits: 134
Curriculum Highlights:
Biology Coursework
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- Biology I & II
- Chemistry I & II
- Bioethics
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Genetics
Education Coursework
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- Instructional Design for Secondary Programs
- Teaching in Secondary School
- Teaching Secondary Biology
- Philosophy of Education
- Emerging Technology in Education
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
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- High School Biology Teacher
- Middle School Science Teacher
- Instructional Coach
- Curriculum Designer
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- Biology (BS)
- Secondary English Education (BS)+ MS in Education Dual-Level Program
- Secondary Math Education (BS)+ MS in Education Dual-Level Program
- Secondary Social Studies Education (BS)+ MS in Education Dual-Level Program
- Elementary/Early Childhood Education (PK–4) (BS)
- Elementary/Early Childhood Education (PK–4) + MS in Education Dual-Level Program
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An Affordable Education
While the cost of a Cairn University education is competitive with similar institutions, we realize you may need financial assistance to take this journey. You are not alone. 97% of our full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.
What Our Students Have To Say
Faith Rohrer
I have been blessed with many great professors in the Department of Teacher Education. They greatly encourage their students, wanting us to graduate fully prepared and confident in our teaching abilities. They integrate biblical ideas into what they teach us and even have us write biblical worldview lesson plans which benefit future teachers no matter what school they find themselves in.