Teach the Science of Life
Fredonia’s Biology Adolescence Education program offers a powerful blend of small class sizes, personalized advising, and cutting-edge facilities. Designed to prepare you for certification as a middle and high school biology teacher, you’ll gain both scientific expertise and practical teaching experience to inspire the next generation of scientists.
What You'll Gain
- Small Class Sizes: Enjoy close interactions with faculty and hands-on learning with courses capped at 24 students for labs and 25 for upper-level classes.
- Cutting-Edge Facilities: Learn in Fredonia’s $60 million Science Center, equipped with $5 million worth of advanced biology and chemistry instrumentation.
- Personalized Advising: Benefit from individualized guidance from biology faculty, ensuring a clear path to your teaching career goals.
- Research Opportunities: Participate in hands-on research, exploring topics like cancer biology or environmental conservation, often resulting in co-authored publications.
- Practical Teaching Experience: Start classroom placements as early as your first year and gain student-teaching experience in both middle and high school settings.
- Dual Certification: Prepare for dual certification, making you a highly sought-after candidate in the education job market.
Accelerated Program (B.S./M.S.)
For especially driven students, Fredonia's accelerated program allows students to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in Biology in just five years, preparing them for advanced careers in industry, research, or doctoral programs.