Life Sciences, Grades 7-12 (Initial Teacher Licensure)
https://cps.unh.edu/online/academics/post-baccalaureate-teacher-licensure
This Post-Baccalaureate Program is for candidates interested in pursuing Life Sciences, Grades 7-12 teacher licensure. The Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure program is designed for 21st Century Educators, providing an in-depth focus on the critical issues that are transforming the landscape of education - innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.
Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses 1 | ||
| Introductory Level Education Courses | ||
| EDC 845 | Natural Selection and Evolution | 3 |
| EDC 846 | Life Sciences Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| EDC 847 | Introductory Clinical Experiences in the Life Sciences | 4 |
| Intermediate Level Education Courses | ||
| EDC 848 | Structure and Function in Life Sciences | 3 |
| EDC 849 | Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems | 3 |
| EDC 850 | Teaching Life Sciences: Ecosystems-Interdependent Relationships | 3 |
| EDC 851 | Intermediate Clinical Experiences in Life Sciences | 4 |
| Advanced Level Education Courses | ||
| EDC 852 | Teaching Life Sciences: Genetics-Inheritance and Variation of Traits | 3 |
| EDC 853 | Math Across the Life Sciences | 3 |
| EDC 854 | Advanced Clinical Experiences in Life Sciences | 4 |
| EDC 855 | Culminating Experience for Life Science | 2 |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
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A minimum grade of B- is required in all Major coursework.
State Licensure Requirements
The following requirements must be completed in order to be recommended to the state for teacher licensure.
- Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA): Pearson Essential Academic Skills or Praxis Core Academic Skills For Educators Exam required. Passing BASA Exam scores or current NH teaching licensure must be submitted prior to completion of EDC 847A Introductory Clinical Experiences in the Life Sciences.
- Licensure Exam - Pearson Biology exam required. Students must attempt to pass exam prior to taking the Culminating Teaching Experience & Seminar. Passing exam scores are required for state licensure.
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first semester at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Credits | |
| EDC 845 | Natural Selection and Evolution | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Fall | ||
| EDC 846 | Life Sciences Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| EDC 848 | Structure and Function in Life Sciences | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDC 849 | Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems | 3 |
| EDC 850 | Teaching Life Sciences: Ecosystems-Interdependent Relationships | 3 |
| EDC 852 | Teaching Life Sciences: Genetics-Inheritance and Variation of Traits | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDC 847 | Introductory Clinical Experiences in the Life Sciences | 4 |
| EDC 851 | Intermediate Clinical Experiences in Life Sciences | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDC 854 | Advanced Clinical Experiences in Life Sciences | 4 |
| EDC 855 | Culminating Experience for Life Science | 2 |
| EDC 853 | Math Across the Life Sciences | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will:- Be reflective and knowledgeable about learners and are able to employ instructional methods, strategies, and technologies to meet the needs of all students;
- Have a rich understanding of the subject/s that they teach;
- Employ best practices in the planning, delivery, and assessment of instruction to improve learning achievement of Pre-K-12 students.
Life Sciences, Grades 7-12 (Teacher Licensure)
Location/Delivery: College of Professional Studies [Online Program]
This program is designed to prepare graduates for professional licensure/certification as follows:
Teacher Licensure
Life Sciences, Grades 7-12
The University of New Hampshire has determined this program meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in:1
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont
Additional information and related resources are available on the Office of the Registrar's website.
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State specific post-education requirements are subject to change. Students are responsible for confirming these requirements in their state of residence and intended practice.