Biology Education Major
February 1, 2021 2025-04-30 14:40Biology Education Major
Cultivating Future Educators in the Sciences
Biology Education Major
Transform your passion for biology and chemistry into a deep understanding of how to engage and inspire students in the scientific world.
Bachelor of Science in Biology Education
Our degree in biology education combines biology, chemistry, and teaching skills to ensure you understand the science and know how to plan and teach classes for students of all ages.
You’ll start with the world of biology, learning about everything from tiny cellular processes to large ecosystems. We’ll also introduce you to the basics of chemistry to help connect all aspects of biology.
Additionally, you’ll learn statistics to understand and work with scientific data, and delve into organic chemistry to grasp the chemical processes in living organisms.
Teaching is a central component of this program. You’ll explore how students think and learn, how to develop an effective curriculum, and how to manage a classroom. Practical experience in real classrooms is also a key part of your training, preparing you to confidently lead your own biology classes by the end of the program.
Curriculum and Resources
2024-25 Academic Year Information
Program requirements for the following can be found in the undergraduate catalog.
- Biology Education (BS)
School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Alan Chidsey Dickson, PhD
Alisha R. Walker Marciano, PhD
Allen TenBusschen, MFA
Allison B. Jablonski, PhD
Aubrey Plourde, PhD
Beth Savage, PhD
Brian Crim, PhD
Brooke Haiar, PhD
Catherine Stepniak, PhD
Chelsea Tinklenberg, MFA
Cheryl Devon Coleman, PhD
Chip Walton, PhD
Chris Magee, DMA
Chris Neale, PhD
Chris Sharp, PhD
Crystal Moorman ’09, PhD
Danny Cline, PhD
David Hobart, PhD
David O. Freier, PhD
David R. Perault, PhD
David Richards, PhD
Devon Brickhouse-Bryson, PhD
Domenica Favero, PsyD
Doug Thomasey ’05, EdD
The University of Lynchburg’s School of Professional and Applied Sciences, Leadership Studies, and Counseling has obtained full accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. This accreditation signifies that the college meets the comprehensive standards for educator preparation.
The accreditation process evaluates several aspects of an educational institution, including the effectiveness of its teaching programs, the preparation of its students for careers in education, and the institution’s commitment to continuous improvement and current educational practices.
As a CAEP-accredited institution, the college has demonstrated its ability to prepare its students for teaching roles in pre-K to 12th-grade education. This achievement reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to maintaining high educational standards and adapting to the evolving requirements of teacher education.
This accreditation is an important milestone for the School of Professional and Applied Sciences, Leadership Studies, and Counseling, and it ensures that the college continues to provide quality education to its students.
CAEP Accountability Measures
- Measure 1: Completer Impact and Effectiveness
- Measure 2: Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement
- Measure 3: Candidate Competency at Program Completion
- Measure 4: Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions for Which They Have Been Prepared
Title II Report Cards
- 2023-2024 Title II Program Report [PDF]
- 2022-2023 Title II Program Report [PDF]
- 2021-2022 Title II Program Report [PDF]
- 2020-2021 Title II Program Report [PDF]
- 2019-2020 Title II Program Report [PDF]
- 2018-2019 Title II Program Report [PDF]
Licensure and Certification
Per federal regulations from the U.S. Department of Education and CAEP, we must disclose whether our educational programs are eligible for state credentialing such as certification or licensure. The University of Lynchburg has been approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education to offer 11 initial licensure programs at the undergraduate level. If you gain licensure in Virginia, it can lead to reciprocal licensure in other states and jurisdictions.
The teacher education program at the University of Lynchburg can assist you in obtaining the following types of licenses:
- Elementary Education (PreK – 6th grade): Elementary Education (BS)
- Secondary Education (6th – 12th grades): English Education (BA), History and Social Studies Education (BA), Mathematics Education (BS), Biology Education (BS), Chemistry Education (BA), Earth Science Education (BA)
- Designated Discipline Education (PreK–12th grade): Health and Physical Education (BS)
Reciprocal Licensure and Other State Requirements
Educators who are licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia are eligible for reciprocal licensure in more than 45 states across the U.S. However, it is important to note that some states may require additional temporary, testing, or other requirements that educators must meet before teaching in that jurisdiction. To determine the necessary steps for teaching outside of Virginia, refer to the state reciprocity information or contact the Department of Education in each state.
As a Lynchburg biology education student, you'll:
"I love how my major opened up so many areas to specialize in. The teachers know you by name, which allows you to build a relationship."
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