Biology Education Major
Biology 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.
Education College of Distinction
Experience
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
Jamie L. Brooks, MPH, PhD
Jason Crumpton, PhD
Jeffrey K. Wittman, MFA
Jeremy Bryant ’03, ’10 MA, MFA
Joe Meehean, PhD
John D. Styrsky, PhD
Ju Wang, PhD
Jurgen Ziesmann, PhD
Kari Benson, PhD
Keith Corodimas, PhD
Kelly Jacobson, PhD
Kimberly Geier, MLFS
Laura Henry-Stone, PhD
Leah Stevens, MEd
Leslie Hatfield, PhD
Leslie Layne, PhD
Lisa L. Crutchfield, PhD
Lorna Dawson, PhD
Matthew Brynteson, PhD
Meghan McGuire, PhD
Michael Coco, PhD
Nichole Sanders, PhD
Oeida Hatcher, DMA
Paul K. McClure, PhD
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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