MASTER OF ARTS In TEACHING, Science EDUCATION (SECONDARY BIOLOGY)
CALIFORNIA STUDENTS
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Applicants licensing in CA (dependent on degree major), must submit an Official Transcript with a baccalaureate degree posted to the transcript. WGU performs a degree and GPA verification for the Applicant's eligibility. WGU requires the Applicant's completion of a Regionally accredited bachelor's and a GPA of 2.5 or above (or state GPA requirement if higher). WGU also performs and sends the Applicant a California Content Evaluation form. These Applicants are still eligible without the completion of the course listed on their California Content Evaluation form, prior to enrollment. Any missing courses from these content forms, WGU adds to the Student's first term for the Student to complete at WGU. Applicants intending to license in CA with a GPA of 2.0-2.49, are required to present passing Basic Skill Exam scores.
The specific requirements for admission via each pathway into the Master of Arts in Teaching, Science Education (Secondary Biology) program are outlined below. The degree or coursework necessary to meet these requirements must be completed prior to admission.
PATHWAY 1 – Completion of related degree
| Science (Secondary Biology) UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE DEGREE COMPLETION |
| AREA | CONTENT REQUIREMENT |
Biology
| Proof of completion of an UG or GR degree in Biology or related content area |
| Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or state GPA requirement if higher) or competency-based equivalent |
OR
PATHWAY 2 – Completion of unrelated degree with qualifying coursework
- Must be college-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution in the United States as determined by the Department of Education.
- A grade point of 2.0 (C) for each course submitted is required, in addition to meeting a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or state GPA requirement if higher).
Science (Secondary Biology) Content Requirements |
| AREA | 24 Hours Coursework required in Major area as defined below - (30 HOURS REQUIRED FOR NEVADA) |
Life Science
| 50% or more of course hours of Major level course work
|
Math
| 1 or more courses in Precalculus or above
|
Additional Chemistry Related Studies
| 1 or more course(s) in Physics
|
| 1 or more course(s) in Chemistry |
| 1 or more course(s) in Earth Science |
| | Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or state GPA requirements) or competency-based equivalent
|
OR
PATHWAY 3 – Passing scores on the WGU program required Basic Skills Exam
Biology (Secondary) BSE AND Related content degree completion OR completion of related coursework |
AREA
| CONTENT REQUIREMENT |
Biology
| Passing scores on the WGU program required Basic Skills Exam
|
| Cumulative GPA of 2.0 (or state GPA requirement if higher) or competency-based equivalent
|
| Completion of content requirements of Pathway 1 OR Pathway 2
|
