Biology - Secondary Education Concentration

Understand and respect the patterns and processes of the living world. You will develop technical and analytical skills needed to identify and evaluate the significance of biological problems across all levels of organization, from the cell to the biosphere.

This degree program was developed for those who want to teach at the secondary level. You will gain hands-on, in-classroom experiences. Prospective secondary education teachers learn how to identify and be sensitive to the unique needs, challenges and learning styles of diverse student populations.

Biology - Secondary Education is offered at the following locations.

• Ottawa, KS (Residential Campus)
• Surprise, AZ (Residential Campus)

Professional Licensure Disclosure

• This program meets professional licensure requirements in certain states, as outlined on the University’s Licensure Disclosure page. Students are advised to verify that they are located (or plan to seek initial licensure) in a state where Ottawa University’s program meets requirements. Students who have questions about a program’s status should consult with an enrollment advisor. Those who relocate to another state during their course of study may no longer be eligible to enroll in the program or receive federal financial aid, and they may not meet licensure requirements in their state.

Education 6-12 Licensure Courses

Required Courses

• General Psychology 
• Educational Psychology 
• Psychology of the Exceptional Child 
• Ids: Foundations of Schools in a Diverse Society 
• Adolescent Specialized Methods 
• Introductory Teaching Practicum 
• Adolescent Literacy Skills and Reading in the Content Area 
• Advanced Teaching Practicum 
• Foundations of Instruction in English Language Learners Classroom 
• Reflective Practice 
• Clinical Lab 
• Action Research and Assessment 

Content Requirements

• General Biology I And Lab 
• Biology Of Plants & Lab 
• Biology Of Animals & Lab 
• Medical Terminology 
• Field Ecology AND Ecology Lecture 
• Genetics & Lab 
• Cell Biology & Immunology and Lab OR Microbiology and Lab
• Biology Research Methods 
• Developmental Biology & Lab 
• General Chemistry I & Lab 
• Introduction to Statistics

Arizona State Specific Requirements

• Arizona Constitution 
• United States Constitution 
• Sei Methods for English Language Learners II

University Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:

• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing Ottawa University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
• National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC)
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

We are proudly recognized for our commitment to student excellence by the following designations:

• Colleges of Distinction 2021-22
• GOLD Military Friendly School 2021-22