Program Details

B.Ed. in Secondary Science, Biology

Bachelor of Education

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

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Regent University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	Students are required to provide a laptop for their studies and to complete a background check.
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:

Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.

If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs

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
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 .
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Regent University

College Level Information

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Number of Transfer Students

2015

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
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, bachelorâ€™s, masterâ€™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
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
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 Major - BS (Secondary Education Track)	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
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

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 135 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Regent University These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$9,975	Per Semester	$79,800	$0	$79,800	Applicable to students taking 12-18 credit hours in the fall or spring semesters. Students taking less than 12 credit hours, more than 18 credits hours, summer courses, or students enrolled completely online will be a charged per credit at the applicable rate as posted on the financial aid website.
Fees
University Services Fee	$700	Per Semester	$5,600	0	$5,600
University Services Fee	$850	Per Semester	$6,800	0	$6,800	Fall and spring semesters only. This fee is reduced to $700 for standard enrollment students during the summer semester.
University Services Fee	$700	Per Semester	$5,600	0	$5,600	Summer semester only.

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.