Bachelor of Science in Science Education (Biology,6-12)

The Bachelor of Science in Biology for grades 6-12 degree program prepares students for a rewarding career working with middle and high school students. Our program aims to connect candidates to the most cutting-edge content knowledge and diverse pedagogical practices. In addition, we are committed to developing self-assured individuals who become motivated, caring, and reflective teachers.The program is proudly accredited by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and nationally by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).This program is a four-year degree program; however, students who enter with a completed Associate of Arts degree can complete the program within 2-2.5 years. Courses in the program are offered in various formats (e.g., fully online, hybrid, face-to-face), and the tuition costs at FAU are among the lowest in the nation (full details about tuition rates can be found here), making the degree accessible to many.

Students who are in 12th grade and applying for admission immediately following high school graduation.Students who graduated high school and did not earn more than 11 college credits after graduation.GPA- 3.0SAT/ACT required.A minimum SAT score of 990 is required for all freshman students applying for Freshman degree seeking status first the first intake. All students with lower scores may be considered for the Global Academic Track.The Classic Learning Test may be taken in lieu of the SAT/ACT.