Certificate in Biotechnology Education
A Joint Offering of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education The jointly offered 20-credit Certificate in Biotechnology Education leverages the university’s expertise in bioscience and teacher preparation. The certificate is designed for middle and secondary science teachers, as well as curriculum and instructional leaders, to strengthen their content knowledge and pedagogic techniques in bioscience and develop ways to teach bioscience effectively in their classrooms. About the PRogram
REQUIRED COURSES » 410.303 Foundations of Bioscience » 410.601 Biochemistry » 410.602 Molecular Biology » 410.800 Independent Research Project in Biotechnology (formerly ED410.731 Bioscience Education) At Least One Laboratory Course » 410.652 Cell Culture Techniques » 410.656 Recombinant DNA Laboratory » 410.658 Biodefense and Infectious Disease Laboratory Methods
The Certificate in Biotechnology Education consists of five graduate-level courses. The courses emphasize inquiry-oriented approaches and integrating technology in bioscience education. Moreover, teachers analyze recent research on bioscience education, reflect on their learning and practice, and develop teaching tools and assessment strategies to engage students in bioscience-related problems and inquiries. The certificate can be completed in four semesters or extended over a longer period of time. Students may take additional courses offered by the MS in Biotechnology Program, and students who complete the certificate are also eligible to count the science course credits toward a Master of Science in Biotechnology. Required science courses may be taken online or onsite. Note that there is a residency requirement for the laboratory course, for which both traditional and hybrid (2 weeks online; one week onsite) formats are available. NOTE: The graduate certificate alone does not lead to teacher certification.
» 410.660 Immunological Techniques in Biotechnology Prerequisites » Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A bachelor’s degree in the life science is recommended. » Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee admission.
For current and comprehensive admissions requirements, including application requirements, please visit biotechnology.jhu.edu.
Dr. Meredith Safford Coordinator, Center for Biotechnology Education 410.516.6013 msafford@jhu.edu Admissions Office 202-452-1940 aapadmissions@jhu.edu
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BIO1344–04.2013
» It is recommended that applicants hold an MSDE (or reciprocating state) certification in secondary science, the equivalent, or experience teaching secondary school science.
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