Do you have an interest in building a strong foundation in applied biology and a passion to teach? This program offers a blend of classroom instruction and professional experiences, preparing you to ask the right questions, navigate uncertainty and make a difference.
The secondary education in biology concentration in the BS program in applied biological sciences is designed for students who want to teach biology at the middle school to high school levels.In addition to the standard curriculum, students receive hands-on experience in laboratory instruction. The goal of the program is to prepare students to become teachers who excel both in biology and the related sciences.Students in this program contextualize knowledge through experience-based learning activities, including:case studiesfaculty-guided research and service-learning projectshands on laboratoriessecondary education clinical experienceStudents enrolling in this concentration should also contact the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College for information on teacher preparation coursework.
September 2025
Polytechnic Campus
5990 S Sterling Mall,
MESA,
Arizona,
85212, United States
First-year students must have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) (a "B" or better where "A"=4.00) from a secondary school.
English proficiency requirements
TOEFL iBT (internet-based test): For the general requirement programs, the minimum score is 61 (iBT)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The overall band score requirement for the academic test is at least 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (PTE): ASU requires a score of at least 53.
Duolingo English test: General requirement programs: minimum score of 95.
