Teaching Life Science B.A.Sc.

The Bachelors 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. This major prepares students to teach all science areas in grades 5-8 and to teach life science in grades 9 through 12. Students have the option of also completing the environment education emphasis with this major.

Students should utilize a What-if APAS Report as the official tool to see all requirements for degree completion. Due to the complexity of the admission to the blocks process, students are strongly encouraged to meet with their assigned academic advisor on a regular basis to establish a plan for program completion.