Teaching Life Science B.A.Sc.

The Bachelor of Applied Sciences (B.A.Sc.) degree in Teaching Life Science prepares students to teach General Science (grades 5-8) and Life Science (grades 9-12). The major aligns to the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) standards for General Science in grades 5-8 and Life Science in grades 9-12 in Minnesota. The B.A.Sc. in Teaching Life Science is offered by the Department of Education in conjunction with the Department of Biology.

Students have the option of also completing the environmental education emphasis with this major. This emphasis enhances the student's skills and knowledge by integrating environmental education into formal (preK-12) classrooms, as wells as non-formal education settings such as parks and nature centers. A student with the environmental education emphasis must meet the same GPA requirements as for the standard major.

Students should use a What-if APAS Report as the official tool to see all requirements for degree completion. Since some courses are only offered in certain semesters, students are strongly encouraged to meet with their assigned academic advisor on a regular basis to establish a plan for program completion and for guidance in applying for the blocks.