University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health General Biology Program P.O. Box 210088 Tucson, AZ 85721-0088 US   Phone: 1-520-621-5903 Fax: 1-520-621-9288   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - General Biology program for Middle and High School Biological Science Teachers On Campus   Designed for middle and high school biological science teachers, this program combines biology content with modern teaching methods. Today's science education reforms recommend inquiry-driven, laboratory/field-focused curricula. This creates a need for teachers who have a greater depth of content, knowledge and experience designing a conducting experiments. This program allows participants to engage in research in an area of their own choosing and to experience scientific problem solving and critical thinking to enhance their teaching skills. This 32-unit Master of Science degree program is summer oriented, allowing in-service middle and high school biology teachers the opportunity to obtain a degree while working during the regular school year. Some independent study/distance-learning courses are required during a couple Fall or Spring semesters. In addition to a thesis, a workshop presentation to other teachers is required.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3996  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3109  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $628  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $11304  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable