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Bachelor of Education
Regent University
Program Details
B.Ed. in Secondary Science, Biology
Bachelor of EducationB.Ed. in Secondary Science, Biology
Regent University
Do you love helping others understand complex scientific concepts? Regent’s Bachelor of Education in Secondary Science, Biology offers a path toward teacher licensure for those seeking to be a biology or related sciences educator for grades 6-12. Prepare to teach middle or high school students, combine biblically based principles and research-supported theories in your teaching, gain real-world field experience, and develop a robust knowledge of the sciences, biology, and classroom management.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Students are required to provide a laptop for their studies and to complete a background check. |
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Program Credit Requirements
Applicable Admissions Agreements
There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Transfer students with an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts & Sciences (A.A.S.) degree who meet the minimum requirements for admission will receive transfer credit for all eligible courses subject to normal transfer credit policy. Regent with a qualifying associates will have all general education requirements waived except for Regent-specific foundational courses, general education courses specified by their
major or required as prerequisites for courses in their major. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Transfer students with an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts & Sciences (A.A.S.) degree who meet the minimum requirements for admission will receive transfer credit for all eligible courses subject to normal transfer credit polic. Students with a qualifying associates will have all general education requirements waived except for Regent-specific foundational courses, general education courses specified by their major or required as prerequisites for courses in their major. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Regent accepts CLEP, AP, IB, DSST, Excelsior Exams, and select Industry Certifications . |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
1403
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
51% of transfer students accepted with an average GPA range of 2.5-3.0.
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Regent University's 13,000 students are studying on its 70-acre campus in Virginia Beach, VA., and online around the world. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from a Christian perspective in 150+ areas of study. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Students may contact the Office of Admissions directly for questions and direction related to transfer credit. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Arts in Biology Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| University of Lynchburg | BS in Biology Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bridgewater College | Biology Secondary Education Major - BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bluefield University | BS in Biology Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Biology Teacher Preparation (BS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 25-1042.00 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-1081.00 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-2022.00 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-2031.00 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
Cost To Complete