These degrees prepare students for careers teaching biology at the secondary level
(grades 6-12). Students seeking Alabama teaching certification should select Biology
as a first major and Education as a second major. For more than a century, TROY has
been an innovative leader in teacher preparation.
The Alternative-A option of this degree requires students to complete one semester
of teaching internship at a junior or senior high school. this internship provides
the student with necessary teaching experience through the of a cooperating biology
teacher. Students will learn real-life teaching experience through a variety of teaching
methods which incorporate the use of technology as well as the use of hands-on laboratory
experiences.
Degree Map - Traditional Program
Academic Catalog - Traditional Program
Degree Map - Alternative-A Program
Academic Catalog - Alternative-A Program
This program is offered on the Troy Campus.
A knowledge of history helps us address global issues and continually empowers students
to create a better world. You can take your love of history and make a difference
in today’s world by teaching the next generation. Let Troy University’s bachelor’s
in history education teach you about the past to help
prepare your students for their futures.
Hands-On Experience
Whether studying abroad or in the classroom, you will get hands-on experience in TROY’s
history education degree. In history internships and the archival methods and practices
course, you will be introduced to the history and social value of records and archives
and have the opportunity to apply your knowledge by working on projects in a museum
or at an archival repository. In your research and methodology course, you will learn
to master your writing and research skills. In the capstone senior seminar class,
you will complete a formal research paper that demonstrates proficiency in research,
writing and computer skills.
Preparing You for Success
Before graduating, you will have the opportunity to be a part of the Professional
Internship Program, which is the culminating clinical field-based experience for students
seeking certification in a teaching field. This program gives you the opportunity
to conduct classes and assume the role of a teacher while receiving supervision from
a classroom educator and a University supervisor for a semester. This experience will
give you all the expertise needed to start your career in secondary education.
Beyond the Classroom
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of high school teachers is
projected to grow 5 percent from 2021 to 2031. About 77,900 openings for high school
teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings
are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different
occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
The Alternative-A option of this degree requires students to complete one semester
of teaching internship at a junior or senior high school. this internship provides
the student with necessary teaching experience through the of a cooperating teacher.
Students will learn real-life teaching experience through a variety of teaching methods
which incorporate the use of technology as well as the use of hands-on laboratory
experiences.
Degree Map - Traditional Program
Academic Catalog - Traditional Program
Degree Map - Alternative-A Program
Academic Catalog - Alternative-A Program
This program is offered in a blended format that combines both online and face-to-face
courses on the Troy or Dothan Campuses.
Are you currently putting your bachelor's in English/language arts education to use
within a classroom of your own or preparing to pursue a graduate degree straight out
of your bachelor's program? By pursuing your graduate degree in English/language arts
education from TROY, you will be equipped with a more extensive understanding of your
chosen field and it will provide you with a ticket to new and exciting opportunities
inside and outside of the classroom.
The Alternative-A option of this degree requires students to complete one semester
of teaching internship at a junior or senior high school. this internship provides
the student with necessary teaching experience through the of a cooperating teacher.
Students will learn real-life teaching experience through a variety of teaching methods
which incorporate the use of technology as well as the use of hands-on laboratory
experiences.
Degree Map - Traditional Program
Academic Catalog - Traditional Program
Degree Map - Alternative-A Program
Academic Catalog - Alternative-A Program
This program is offered in a blended format that combines both online and face-to-face
courses on the Troy or Dothan Campuses.
There is excitement in being a part of the science community—discovering solutions
to issues and creating new innovations. As a Troy University comprehensive general
science major, you will have a chance to discover something new and develop the tools
you’ll need to become a problem solver for the world and in your own life.
The Alternative-A option of this degree requires students to complete one semester
of teaching internship at a junior or senior high school. this internship provides
the student with necessary teaching experience through the of a cooperating teacher.
Students will learn real-life teaching experience through a variety of teaching methods
which incorporate the use of technology as well as the use of hands-on laboratory
experiences.
Degree Map - Traditional Program
Academic Catalog - Traditional Program
Degree Map - Alternative-A Program
Academic Catalog - Alternative-A Program
This program is offered in a blended format that combines both online and face-to-face
courses on the Troy Campus.
Do you prefer equations and theorems to novels and papers? If numeric puzzles, problem
solving and definite answers make you unexplainably happy, you’re definitely “a math
person.” But do you desire to pass along your knowledge to others rather than working
in fields such as finance or business?
The Alternative-A option of this degree requires students to complete one semester
of teaching internship at a junior or senior high school. this internship provides
the student with necessary teaching experience through the of a cooperating teacher.
Students will learn real-life teaching experience through a variety of teaching methods
which incorporate the use of technology as well as the use of hands-on laboratory
experiences.
Degree Map - Traditional Program
Academic Catalog - Traditional Program
Degree Map - Alternative-A Program
Academic Catalog - Alternative-A Program
This program is offered in a blended format that combines both online and face-to-face
courses on the Troy or Dothan Campuses.
As a social science education major, you’ll learn how to analyze and apply critical
and creative thinking to societal issues. Your courses will also focus on the areas
of technology and interdisciplinary perspectives that can be used to solve practical
problems in today’s world. As you progress through your degree program, you’ll have
opportunities to explore the disciplines of anthropology, geography, sociology, psychology,
history, economics and political science. And through your deeper understanding of
these subjects, you’ll also learn methodologies to teach middle school and high school
students how to understand and contribute to society in meaningful ways.
The Alternative-A option of this degree requires students to complete one semester
of teaching internship at a junior or senior high school. this internship provides
the student with necessary teaching experience through the of a cooperating teacher.
Students will learn real-life teaching experience through a variety of teaching methods
which incorporate the use of technology as well as the use of hands-on laboratory
experiences.
Degree Map - Traditional Program
Academic Catalog - Traditional Program
Degree Map - Alternative-A Program
Academic Catalog - Alternative-A Program
This program is offered in a blended format that combines both online and face-to-face
courses on the Troy or Dothan Campuses.
