AYA Life/Biology-Chemistry Licensure, BA

Bachelor of Arts in Education, Adolescent to Young Adult Life/Biology-Chemistry Licensure (Grades 7-12) (530505BA)

More on the Adolescent to Young Adult Life/Biology-Chemistry Licensure major

This program prepares teachers of grades seven to twelve for licensure in Biology and Chemistry in the State of Ohio. 

School of Education Admission Requirements For Those Persons Seeking State of Ohio Licensure

All students must complete the following requirements for admission:

1. School of Education Application for Admission. Responses to the questions on the application will help School of Education advisors offer the most effective and efficient advisement. It will also help advisors know students as individuals with unique backgrounds and experiences. Applications are available online at: http://www.uakron.edu/education/academic-programs/how-to-apply.dot.
2. Intercollege Transfer (Undergraduate students only). Those students enrolled in another college wishing to complete degree requirements in the School of Education should see their advisor to initiate an intercollege transfer to the School of Education. Those students may not access School of Education core courses prior to admission. Students planning to complete teacher education as part of their degree requirements in another college need not complete an ICT.
3. Grade Point Average of 2.5 or better overall and 2.5 or better overall in prerequisite credit hours from specific courses identified by the School.
4. Evidence of competency in reading comprehension and writing as demonstrated by one of the following:
   1. A composite ACT score of 21 or higher, or
   2. A composite SAT-R score of 1060 (Math and Verbal) or higher, or
   3. A grade of B or higher in a course that meets the University's General Education English Composition I requirement.
5. Evidence of competency in mathematics as shown by one of the following:
   1. A composite ACT score of 21 or higher, or
   2. A composite SAT-R score of 1060 (Math and Verbal) or higher, or
   3. A grade of B or better in a minimum of 3 credits of mathematics that meets the University's General Education mathematics requirement.
6. Signed Criminal Background Check Acknowledgment Form

The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education
Zook Hall, Room 002
Akron, Ohio 44325-4201
(330) 972-7750

The following information has official approval of The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (DPR) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor. 

Requirements

Summary

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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 36 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements. 

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Professional Education Requirements for Undergraduate Science Students ¹

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At least 39 credit hours with a grade of C or better and a GPA of 2.5 or better.

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All students must submit an application to student teaching, and pass OAE Content tests. Planned teaching experience in schools selected and supervised by the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure experiences. To qualify for student teaching, students must have a 2.5 GPA overall, 2.5 in education classes, and 2.5 in the student’s major, in methods courses, core courses, and in their teaching field(s). Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 100 hours of field experience is also required before student teaching.

Content Requirements for Life/Biology-Chemistry Licensure Students ¹

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