Grand Canyon University The College of Natural Sciences 36 courses 126 total credits
(Initial Program–Leads to Initial Teacher Licensure) This program is offered by the College of Natural Sciences, in conjunction with teaching licensure requirement courses provided by the College of Education for students who are preparing for a teaching career in grades 7-12 and who are seeking initial teacher licensure. The format and courses of this regionally accredited and Arizona-approved program are designed to maximize the content knowledge that the teacher candidate will possess upon graduation. All courses are directly aligned with Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) principles. Content courses are aligned to the standards of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assessments within many of the courses guide students through 85 hours of practicum/field experiences prior to student teaching, and the final semester of the program requires a full-time, 16-week student teaching component. Applicants to the program are responsible for contacting their state department of education for licensure requirements and program approval. Arizona or home state fingerprint/background clearance is required for all practicum/field experiences and student teaching. Furthermore, applicants should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog, the University Policy Handbook, and an academic counselor to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher licensure program.
| Total General Education | 34-40 credits |
| Total Biology for Secondary Education Major | 86 credits |
| Total Electives | 0-6 credits |
Required General Education (Included in General Education total credits, applied to the Critical Thinking competency.)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-261 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MAT-274 | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
(Included in General Education total credits, applied to the Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics competency.)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SEC-202 | Psychology for Secondary Educators | 4 |
| SCI-210 | Historical Landmarks in the Natural Sciences | 2 |
| SCI-211 | Paradigm Shifts in the Natural Sciences | 2 |
Biology for Secondary Education Major
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