Ready to inspire a new generation of scientists and doctors? The Biology Education curriculum pairs a foundation in the life sciences with the theories and methods of teaching.
Graduates are well-prepared to engage students in meaningful learning experiences and effectively communicate complex biological concepts.
The Biology Education emphasis track prepares students to teach biology at the high school level. Gain critical knowledge and skills in general science, advanced biology, and valuable teaching methods that can improve student lives.
Student teaching is a key component of Biology Education. For a full semester, our students work in a real-world classroom setting, under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
Upon completion of the student teaching experience, students will be eligible for licensure.
We have undergraduate programs covering the range of modern biology including: pre-health (pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-vet, pre-optometry, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant), medical laboratory sciences, cell and molecular biology, wildlife biology, fisheries and aquatic sciences, botany, ecology, and secondary education.
There are almost 400 students in the undergraduate program and about 20 in the graduate division. The Department of Biology has 13 full-time faculty with a wide range of interests. The faculty are dedicated and committed to Pittsburg State University and the department, but most importantly, to students. Most faculty are actively engaged in research activities, national professional organizations, and professional service.