A major in biology good or bad?
I've been thinking about a major in biology but I'm not to sure on a professional route after that....I plan on having a M.S degree in biology with a minor in sociology and psychology but I'm not to sure on a route ... Any suggestions?????
Major in education, minor in psychology?
I would go into a college with just a major (and if you can get away with NOT declaring a major yet, you should consider that too). You haven't started your college career yet, and your major and minor are not set in stone. Try to take classes in both Psych and Spanish during your freshman year. Once you get through your freshman year, maybe even your sophomore, decide which subject you enjoyed more. Then declare a minor. Regardless, when you graduate, a minor doesn't really mean anything. I minored in French, but other than adding French language ability to my resume, it doesn't add much b/c you need more credits than a minor provides to get certification in it.
Which PhD in education would allow me to teach biology in college?
In my home country, Indonesia, some universities, such as State University of Malang and State University of Yogyakarta, provide Phd of Biological Education or Natural Science Education. Unlike most of the universities, in Indonesia, junior high school and senior high school teachers mostly got their degree in a specific major. For example, Biology teacher in my highschool was learning Biological Education for her undergraduate in the university. Biological education provides equal subjects on biology and education. While the major of Biology is for those who want to be researchers or more scientific jobs, but still, some of B.Sc. holders also teach at schools.Answering your question, do the graduates also teach biology in the college? Yes!Source (Only in Indonesian Language):Program Studi Jenjang S2 dan S3 Tahun 2017http://biologi.um.ac.id/?page_id...
Do you have to major in education to become a teacher?
Usually, if you're going to teach high school or even middle school, you would get a degree in the subject you're going to teach. You can get a degree in education, but you wouldn't be nearly as marketable. Degrees in education are the easy way outs for teachers, and also they are for elementary teachers, who don't need to concentrate on a single subject, but rather need to know everything. I'm going to be a biology teacher, so I'm studying for a degree in biology. After school I'm doing a post baccalaureate ( it lasts a few months and then I do student teaching for 6 weeks) in order to get my certification to teach The other way to do it is to go into a Master's Program after you get your 4-year degree in college. the masters program will also give you initial certification and student teaching, both of which you need in order to get a job To be a math major is a little different. It is REALLY hard to be a math major, because you will deal with some pretty abstract classes. So, what you can do is get your degree in something easy. But look at the math classes you need in order to get into a masters program such as an M.A.T and ONLY take those math classes. You could get a major in psychology and then a masters of teaching afterword. Or just get the degree in math But most schools offer the degree in education. Better ask someone at the Registrar's office (email or phone) just in case you didn't look hard enough. That would be best for you. A degree in education and just enough math classes to get qualified to teach math. That way you can avoid math like discrete or analytical algebra, which you will NEVER be teaching to even honors high school students also some schools will actually have a separate degree for individuals who want to teach math. So keep researching all the possible programs. There are literally hundreds of ways to become a teacher. You don't want to waste years or money, so be very careful to figure them all out
What is the main difference between a biology major and biomedical major? My major is biology, so is it a good major for getting jobs in the USA?
It Depends … it always depends on what TYPE of career track, you are entering.To keep things SIMPLE … Let’s just assume that your Biology or BioMedical degree is a BSc.BSc in Biology - is considered more of a “Prep science” degree, that is a stepping stone to a higher academic degree, either a MS or a PhD.That higher degree will be in one of the Biology Disciplines, like in Cell, or Molecular, or Neuro-biology (Cognitive Science), or in Physiology, etc.A BSc in Biology is NOT considered a career track, because there really isn’t a Pure Science Career Track for it.Exceptions - are in Preparatory Medicine (Pre-med), or Nursing, EMT and in Medical Diagnostics like: Clinical Lab Technologist, Nuclear Tech, or Ultrasound Tech or Radiology Tech.BSc Technologist - is the highest position, other than ‘Chief’ Technologist. For instance in Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories there is a VERTICAL Hierarchy that starts at the Bottom with a Lab Support position, then Phlebotomist, then Lab Assistant, then a Lab Technician (usually with an Associate degree), and then a Technologist (BSc).Biomedical Major - is considered a Working Technical degree, that based on the acquiring specific Application, Diagnostic, Maintenance & Repair of Medical Devices, Clinic + Hospital Equipment, ie, Autoclaves, CAT, MRI, Ultrasound, Xray, Clinical Lab equipment, Physiology labs, etc, etc. . That means that you may start working in the fields of Medicine, almost right away, upon graduation with:Hospital CentersMedical Equipment SuppliersResearch CentersState Medical ExaminersLaw EnforcementPharmaceutical IndustrySpecialized Diagnostic laboratories (Olympics, Boxing, Triathlon, etc) - Remember Lance Armstrong?TBC …
Pre-Calc for biology major in college?
well im a junior right now in high school. 4.000+ student. I take all academic classes. Im tired of math right now, so as a senior, i dont want to take a math class. But im going to try and major in biology in college so i can be a biology or ecology teacher for high school students. So should i take pre calc as a senior? OR does colleges have a pre-calc class? (im plannin on going to Penn State University, Juniata, or Millersville here in Pennsylvania. Although im going to try and go pro in volleyball, being a teacher is my back up. so i need your opinion....pre-calc in high school....or if there is a pre-calc class in college, take it in college? thank you for all your help! best wishes to you all and have a great upcoming christmas holiday!!!
Should I major in biology, biotech, or biochem?
Careers with a degree in biochemistry or biotechnology are identical. Most people end up working as a lab technician somewhere if they don’t do graduate/professional school. That somewhere is often a pharmaceutical company, but agricultural work is also an option (developing pesticides, GMO crops, food safety testing for example). There’s also public sector work, but expect it to be at the technician level and for it to involve drugs or food. As for courses, look it up at whatever university interests you, there is more variation between universities than there is between the two majors.Biology is different as biology is broader. My major was actually biology, but my education was basically a biochemistry degree and that’s basically what I’m doing my PhD in, so biology can work for that route. Prior to graduate school I did work on the food safety side of things. Biology can also work for more of an environmental or ecological route such as watershed testing or environmental sampling.
If you major in elementary education and minor in music, can you be a music teacher?
OK, obviously the other people who answered have no clue what they are talking about! I'm a music teacher and went through music school. In college you have to major in music education and you are limited to ONLY a music class k12. You can NOT teach in a general classroom. This is because of your certification. You could not teach a class with a music minor. What they call k-6 teachers is an ELEMENTARY ed major. Again, if you chose this one you will be limited to only teaching K6. In college music majors have to do 11-15 classes a semester and clock 14+ hour days and weekends. You ONLY focus on music, not reading, math and what not. You will not be able to switch with either of them. You have to have a Batchelors degree to teach Elem. ed or music. Just as a heads up too, When you major/minor in music, you have to audition on your major instrument or voice. Competition is tough and if you fail your audition they won't let you take any music classes except band.