Secondary Education Life Science BS Degree: Thomas

BS Life Science Secondary Education Degree

Leads directly to state teacher certification or licensure to teach biological and life sciences to students in middle school and high school.

As a future middle or high school science teacher, you’ll come away from this program with over 24 credit hours in science-specific content as well as unique teaching-centric courses that help you blend your science knowledge with how to teach students effectively. At Thomas, you’ll have access to a brand-new science lab as well as experts in both the field of science and teaching.

This degree certifies preservice teachers in Life Science for grades 6-12. Content area courses are customizable.

Admissions Office

Office: AD-101 Suite
Phone: 207-859-1101
Email: [email protected]

Prepare for a Career In:

Middle School Science Teacher
High School Science Teacher
Peace Corps
Department of Defense School Teacher
Nonprofit
Alternative Education
Homeschooling
Tutoring

At a Glance:

121 credit hours
Over 920+ hours of classroom experience upon graduation
Unique opportunity to customize history coursework you take
99% job placement rate

Key Courses:

Trauma-Informed Education and Social-Emotional Learning
Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs in the Regular Classroom
Secondary Methods of Teaching

Professors:

Heather Batchelor, Ed.D.
Professor of Education

Richard Biffle, Ph.D.
Professor of Education

Ruth Lyons, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Education

Paige Costa, ’21

“Thomas is a small, student-focused school that resonated with me the first time I visited campus. In fact, Thomas College is the only institution I applied to attend. I love the opportunities a small classroom provides and the ability to make real connections with my professors. I’ve always felt that the entire staff at Thomas sincerely wants every student to succeed – something that can’t be said for every other college or university.”

Secondary Education: Life Science BS