Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Biology Education

Admission Rules

Admittance to this 52-credit program requires:

General Education Requirements 52 Credit By National Commissioner on Higher

YEAR ONE LOWER FRESHMAN(IN-COMING FRESHMEN) SEMESTER I

CODE:	#:	COURSE TITLE:	CREDIT:
ENGL	101	English	3
PHYS/CHEM/BIOL	101	Physical Science/Chemistry/Biology	3
MATH	101	Algebra	3
CMP	101	Intro to Computer	3
PED	101	Physical Education	1
FREN/BALS	101	French/Bassa Language	3
		TOTAL CREDITS	16

YEAR ONE LOWER FRESHMAN(IN-COMING FRESHMEN) SEMESTER II

CODE:	#:	COURSE TITLE:	CREDIT:
ENGL	102	English	3
PHYS/CHEM/BIOL	102	Physical Science/Chemistry/Biology	3
MATH	107	Algebra	3
LIBS	101	Liberian Studies	3
PED	102	Physical Education	1
FREN/BALS	102	French/Bassa Language	3
		TOTAL CREDITS	16

YEAR ONE SOPHOMORE SEMESTER I

CODE:	#:	COURSE TITLE:	CREDIT:
ENGL	111	English Composition	3
GEOG	101	Geography	3
THET	207	Drama/Theatre	1
		TOTAL CREDITS	8

YEAR TWO SOPHOMORE SEMESTER II

CODE:	#:	COURSE TITLE:	CREDIT:
SOSC	101	Sociology	3
LIBS	102	Liberian Studies	3
PSY	101	Psychology	3
ENVE	101	Environmental Education	3
		TOTAL CREDITS	12
		TOTAL G.E. REQUIRED CREDITS	52

REQUIRED COURSE BY HARBEL COLLEGE (HARCO)

CODE:	#:	COURSE TITLE:	CREDIT:
ENT	210	Intro to Entrepreneurial Marketing	3
COMM.	215	Intro to Public Speaking	3
OSH	220	Intro to Occupational Safety & Health	3
RSMT	310	Intro to Research Methodology	3
JOB	320	Intro to Job Seeking	3
ENT	435	Business Plan Development	3
		TOTAL CREDITS	18

1. Completion of the 52 GED mandated by the NCHE:
2. Completion of the 18 GED mandated by the HARCO:
3. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 in all college classes:
4. Completion of the prerequisites with a grade of C or higher:

The Program of Teacher Education offers four programs leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in Secondary Education in Biology, General Sciences, Physics, and Liberian Studies. All programs offer candidates the opportunity to experience course work in pedagogy and in the content areas and practicum.

You will acquire practical knowledge on key areas such as curriculum design, implementation, assessment and education policy, while also developing skills in information technology for education and interpersonal communications. Harbel College teacher preparation program combines laboratory-based science work with practical, school-based experiences to prepare you for professional certification to teach science in grades 6-12.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

CODE:	#:	COURSE TITLE:	CREDIT:
EDF	3214	Human Development and Learning	3
EME	3410	Integrating Technology in the Classroom	3
RED	3360	Teaching Reading in Middle/Secondary Schools	3
EDF	4430	Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment	3
TSL	3080	ESOL Issues: Principles and Practices	3
EDG	3343	Instructional Strategies	3
SCE	3940	Teaching Middle School Science Practicum	1
MCB	2010	Microbiology for Health Professionals	3
MCB	2010L	Microbiology Lab for Health Professionals	1
BOT	3015	Plant Biology	3
EDG	4410	Classroom Management and Communication	3
SCE	3905	Science through Tutoring	3
SCE	3360	Middle School/Secondary Science Methods	3
SCE	4942	Teaching Secondary Science Practicum	1
PCB	4043	General Ecology	3
PCB	4043L	General Ecology Lab	1
PCB	3063	Introduction to Genetics	3
PCB	3063L	Introduction to Genetics Lab	1
PCB	3674	Evolutionary Biology	3
SCE	4941	Student Teaching in Science	10
SCE	4943	Seminar in Science Teaching	3
		TOTAL CREDIT	125