Minor Biology Secondary Education

If you intend to teach biology, this is the minor we recommend.

To complete this minor, you must take a minimum of 24 units with a grade of C or better, 18 units from the following list:  

• BIO 181:181L and 182 (8 units)  

• BIO 326 and 326LW (4 units)  

• BIO 340 (3 units)  

• BIO 435 (3 units)

And the remaining 6 units of electives chosen from the list below:

• BIO 201 and 202 (8 units)  

• BIO 366 (3 units)  

• BIO 284 (3 units)

• BIO 344 (3 units)

• BIO 205 (4 units)

• BIO 425C (3 units)

• BIO 426C (3 units)

Note: BIO 100 and 100L and 310 or any BIO recitation (R) courses do not count toward the minor.

*Be aware that some courses required for your minor may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check the courses in the appropriate subject.

Note: You must complete all education courses required by the College of Education to obtain teacher certification.

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