Biology (7-12) Endorsement
Secondary Education, Bachelor Science in Education - Biology (7-12) Endorsement Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course. | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 13 | |
Social Science - 3 hrs | ||
Humanities - 3 hrs | ||
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs. | ||
Arts - 3 hrs | ||
| Individual and Social Responsibility | 6 | |
Cultural Knowledge - 3 hrs | ||
Civic Knowledge and Engagement - 3 hrs | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 85-86 Hours Required | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| All of the following: | 39 | |
| EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (^) | ||
| HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS (** ^) | ||
or TED 2060 | EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY | |
| DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN ADOLESCENCE (^) | ||
| PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING (^) | ||
| DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES (^) | ||
| SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (^) | ||
| LITERACY AND LEARNING (^) | ||
| SPECIAL METHODS IN THE CONTENT AREA (^) | ||
| CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL (^) | ||
| Biology Endorsement required courses - | 46-47 | |
| BIOLOGY I (** ^) | ||
| BIOLOGY II (^) | ||
| GENETICS (^) | ||
| HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (^) | ||
| MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE CELL (^) | ||
or BIOL 3340 | ECOLOGY | |
| BIOLOGY OF PATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS (^) | ||
| EVOLUTION (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (**) | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY (** ^) | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (** ^) | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (^) | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS (** ^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS LABORATORY (** ^) | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Candidates must have satisfactorily completed all required coursework prior to clinical practice.
A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all certification requirements, endorsements, and concentrations. All grades of incomplete and any grades below "C" in these specific requirements must be removed prior to clinical practice. Candidates are responsible for contacting their advisor regarding said grades.
For courses in this major/ endorsement that require a grade of C or higher, CR/ NC is not permissible.
Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in order to be eligible for clinical practice.
Secondary Education, Bachelor Science in Education - Biology (7-12) Endorsement Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | 4 |
| BIOL 1450 | BIOLOGY I | 5 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Attend Welcome Week events; other campus events | ||
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | 3 |
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| BIOL 1750 | BIOLOGY II | 5 |
| Cultural Knowledge | 3 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
Join a student organization | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 2100 | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS | 3 |
| CHEM 1140 | FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| CHEM 1144 | FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 |
| Arts | 3 | |
| Data Literacy | 3 | |
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
Identify professional organization to get involved with. Begin resume development. | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 2200 or TED 2060 | HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS or EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY | 3 |
| BIOL 2140 | GENETICS | 4 |
| CHEM 2210 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| CHEM 2214 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 |
| Civic Knowledge and Engagement | 3 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
Apply to Educator Preparation Program March 1 or June 1 deadline | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| BIOL 2740 | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I | 4 |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 2380 | DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN ADOLESCENCE | 3 |
| TED 2400 | PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING | 6 |
| BIOL 4230 | EVOLUTION | 3 |
| BIOL 3020 or BIOL 3340 | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE CELL or ECOLOGY | 3 |
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
MUST have 2.75 minimum NU GPA to progress in Educator Preparation Program. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 3550 | SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| TED 3690 | LITERACY AND LEARNING | 3 |
| BIOL 3830 | BIOLOGY OF PATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS | 3 |
| PHYS 1050 | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS | 4 |
| PHYS 1054 | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS LABORATORY | 1 |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 4000 | SPECIAL METHODS IN THE CONTENT AREA | 3 |
| GEOL 1170 | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY | 4 |
| SPED 3800 | DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES | 3 |
| Elective | 4 | |
Take Praxis II- Biology: Content Knowledge #5236 | ||
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
Apply for clinical practice at beginning of fall term. | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Clinical Practive | 12 | |
Apply for graduation | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year. Information based on the 2025-2026 catalog.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study
GPA Requirements:
2.5 minimum GPA to remain in College of Education, 2.5 minimum GPA to apply to Educator Preparation Program, 2.75 minimum GPA to progress in Educator Preparation Program
# Professional education course: a grade of C or higher is required to pass the class
Graduation Requirements: 2.75 minimum NU GPA