Biology Composite Teaching

Studying Biology Composite Teaching at Weber State

Weber State’s biology composite teaching prepares creative students who love science for careers teaching biology in secondary schools.

Biology Composite Teaching Highlights

Weber State’s biology composite teaching major allows you to learn from faculty who specialize in botany, zoology and microbiology for a well-rounded education.

The major is WSU’s only program for training secondary-education biology teachers.

Beyond the Classroom

While completing their degree, students often work or volunteer for programs such as:

WSU Prep
WSU Veterans Upward Bound
YMCA After-School Program
Ogden Nature Center
WSU tutoring services
MESA after-school programs
WSU Ritchey Science & Engineering Fair

Kathryn Leonardi

Class of 2018

“The professors are exceptional, because they are very knowledgeable, and they also really care about your success as a future teacher.”

What You’ll Learn at Weber

As a biology composite teaching major, you’ll graduate with an in-depth knowledge in the areas of microbiology, zoology, botany and ecosystems.

You’ll also learn skills for teaching science in secondary-education.

What You Can Do After Weber

After graduation, you can become a middle school science or high school biology teacher. You can pursue teaching opportunities locally, out of state or abroad.

Graduates have also gone on to positions outside of schools, such as educational opportunities with the YMCA and Red Butte Garden.

Career & Salary Outlook

Common careers for biology composite teaching graduates in the U.S. and Utah
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Faculty Perspective

Biology education takes us on a journey through the marvels of nature, enabling inquisitive minds to explore the intricate fabric of life, and cultivating a profound understanding of our very existence.

Ezgi Yesilyurt