Secondary Education / Science (Double Major Programs)


Biological Science Double Major Program
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major Code: 0834P
Location: 1207 Benjamin Phone: (301) 405-3120
Program Advisor-Current UM Students: Harriet Oliver
E-mail: jbancro1@umd.edu

Program Description:
The Science Education program is intended for students seeking certification in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics in grades 7-12. Completion of the content area courses in science, in conjunction with the professional education courses and field experiences, results in the awarding of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a double major in Science Education and the corresponding academic area (e.g., Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Physics).

Advising Contact-Prospective Majors:
Office of Student Services
Location: 1204 Benjamin Building
E-mail: TBA

Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
(Taken Fall Semester, Senior Year)
Biology: Content Knowledge, Part 1 (Test Code 20231) AND
Biology: Content Knowledge, Part 2 (Test Code 20232) AND
Life Science: Pedagogy (Test Code 30234)

Advising Contact-Prospective Majors:
Office of Student Services
Location: 1204 Benjamin Building
E-mail: TBA

Faculty Contacts:
EDCI Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. William Holliday
2226L Benjamin
(301) 405-3135
E-mail: holliday@umd.edu

Biological Sciences Program Director: Dr. Joelle Presson
1211 Symons
(301) 405-6892
E-mail: jpresson@umd.edu


Downloads:
Curriculum Requirements for the Science Education/Biological Sciences Double Major Program
Download Program Plan for the Science Education/Biological Sciences Double Major Program