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Teaching in the Life Sciences Biology Master's
Master of Science (M.S.)
Program type:
Major
Teaching Certification
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
2-3 years
Credit Hours:
36
Research, strong professor-student mentoring, high-quality instruction and professional
community service are the foundation of our Biology master’s degree with a concentration
in Teaching in the Life Sciences.
The Master of Science (M.S.) with a major in Biology (Teaching in the Life Sciences)
is a 36-hour non-thesis degree for students who have a B.A. or B.S. in a life science
and wish initial teacher certification for teaching the life sciences at the secondary
level.
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Request More InfoWhy Earn a Teaching in the Life Sciences Biology Master's?
We offer opportunities to conduct research in:
- Aquatic biology
- Aquatic toxicology
- Cell and molecular biology
- Ecology
- Environmental science
- Forensic biology
- Genetics
- Neurobiology
- Physiology
- Plant sciences
Our faculty members include internationally renowned researchers who have earned recognition from the National Science Foundation, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Society for Microbiology, among others.
Marketable Skills
- Critical evaluation of literature
- The ability to follow protocols and methodologies
- Collection and analysis of complex data
- Understanding of research regulations
- Working knowledge of biological sub-disciplines
Teaching in the Life Sciences Biology Master's Highlights
This is a 36-hour non-thesis degree for students who have a B.A. or B.S. in a life
science and want initial teacher certification for teaching the life sciences at the
secondary level.
The Center for Network Neuroscience focuses on in vitro preparations, especially monolayer cultures of mammalian central
nervous system cells, and emphasizes research on pattern generation, storage and recognition.
The BioDiscovery Institute (BDI) operates through a pipeline linking sustainable plant production platforms, metabolic
engineering and the development of new materials. The institute touts a multidisciplinary
team of researchers committed to collaborating on large research projects with an
emphasis on application of findings and solutions to meet market issues and needs.
The Center for Watershed and Reservoir Assessment and Management conducts research on techniques and best management practices for assessing and managing
watersheds and reservoirs, addressing current and emerging problems and issues.
The Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI) houses multidisciplinary research teams that conduct science-based environmental
research that provides an understanding of how human actions impact the environment,
and then use that knowledge to suggest scientific, engineering, policy and/or educational
solutions.
Qualified students are supported through competitive teaching assistantships or research
assistantships funded by research grants to faculty members.
Career Outlook
This program prepares graduates to teach at the secondary level, as well as pursue nontraditional educational opportunities, prepare them for Ph.D. programs, or combine their studies with other interests to pursue careers in various industries.
Teaching in the Life Sciences Biology Master's Courses You Could Take
Medical Genetics and Genetic Counseling (3 hrs)
Human genetics, including cytogenetics, immunogenetics, population genetics, molecular
genetics, human biochemical genetics and genetic counseling
Mammalian Ecology and Evolution (4 hrs)
Mammalogy course with hands-on, laboratory-style format. Emphasis on diversity, morphology,
ecological roles and contemporary field and analytical techniques
Everyone Can LearnApplying Theory to Teaching Practice (3 hrs)
Processes of learning and development related to teaching in diverse EC-12 school
settings. Cognitive, social, physical and moral development research is presented,
and practical examples applied to teaching practice are demonstrated
Curriculum Development for Culturally Diverse Learners (3 hrs)
Knowledge and skills required for the development and organization of curriculum and
instructional strategies in diverse EC-12 classrooms. Topics include philosophy and
principles of multicultural education; racial and cultural influences on education;
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills; alignment of district, state and national curriculum
standards; standardized testing; impact of teaching and learning on instruction and
assessment; alternative assessment theories; and the relationship of instruction to
classroom management
Maintaining Classroom Discipline (3 hrs)
Models and procedures for classroom management and discipline, as well as techniques
for motivating and instructing diverse student populations. Human relations strategies
are discussed in great detail and methods for increasing parental involvement are
also addressed
Tracing Darwin’s Path (3 hrs)
Annual in-depth field course that explores sub-Antarctic biota, geography, history,
cultures and ecosystems of the Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve, integrating ecological
science and field environmental ethics approaches to the study and conservation of
biocultural diversity
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