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M.Ed. in Biology Education

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$9,976*
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Sep 29, 2025
COMPLETION TIME

12 Months^†
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SEMESTER CREDITS

34

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Deepen Your Biology Knowledge, Advance Your Teaching Skills

Engage secondary or college students with the latest innovations and research in biology. American College of Education’s (ACE) master’s in biology education equips you to transform theories, standards and principles within the field into effective course material. Further, you’ll grow your ability to effectively transform complex scientific concepts and diverse perspectives into real-world applications.

This program equips you with 18 hours of content courses that are often required to teach community college and/or dual credit. You’ll also be positioned to lead in biology education and contribute to meaningful research as you develop essential leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills. Whether your career goals are in the classroom or the field, take your biology expertise and career to the next level.

Why ACE?

Low-Cost, High Quality

You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $10,000. We also award over $1.2M in scholarships and grants each year.

Quality You Expect

We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 85% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.

Flexibility You Need

Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.

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Tuition

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Total Cost M.Ed. in Biology Education

Total Tuition

34 semester credits x $235 per credit

$7,990

Fees

$50 Application Fee
$100 Conferral Fee
$1836 Technology and Library Fee
(34 Semester Credits X $54 per Credit)

$1,986

Total Program Cost

$9,976*

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$9,976

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Program Details

Majors

Focus of Study

The M.Ed. in Biology Education program is designed for those teaching at the secondary or college level in the field of biology. The coursework promotes the development of integrated thinking and ways biology can be taught through different perspectives which encourage real-world applications, effective problem solving, and builds relationships through communication. Individuals consider ways to investigate scientific thought as an approach for examining the forces acting upon living organisms from the basic cellular construction to ways life is sustained through energy transformation and other processes. The courses are crafted to integrate biology concepts and enhance teaching strategies while modeling intellectual processes essential for solving real-world problems.

Program Outcomes

Assess contributions in the field of biology by applying cognitive and psychological foundations to improve personal and corporate productivity. (AO1)
Analyze theories and principles of biology to develop methods for research and enhance the documentation and organization of critical elements within a discipline. (AO1)
Demonstrate knowledge of industry standards and collaborative strategies by incorporating multiple resources and technological solutions to ensure the application of viewpoints and ethical reasoning. (AO4)
Analyze how experts consider evidence to generate new options and foster a climate of mutual respect and support. (AO2)
Identify critical issues in the field of biology and explain their impact on communities, regions, and global concerns. (AO3)
Promote skills in leadership through collaborative, data-driven decision-making to improve organizational function, contribute to the field of biology, or engage in meaningful and relevant endeavors. (AO5)

College Catalog

Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.

September 29, 2025 Term

Sep 26, 2025

Application Due

Sep 26, 2025

Payment Due

Sep 29, 2025

Term Start

Oct 03, 2025

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

Nov 02, 2025

Term End

November 10, 2025 Term

January 12, 2026 Term

February 02, 2026 Term

February 23, 2026 Term

April 13, 2026 Term

May 25, 2026 Term

June 15, 2026 Term

July 13, 2026 Term

August 24, 2026 Term

Courses

Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

ED5253	Cognition and Critical Thinking	3 Semester Credits
This course examines cognition, specifically the psychological processes of how individuals think and remember as applied to developing judgment and reasoning throughout the learning process. This course will also explore critical thinking as a process reflective of Bloom’s Taxonomy incorporating active learning by formulating ideas, gaining knowledge and comprehension, making appropriate applications, and moving into higher levels of learning through analyzing, evaluating, and creating.
BIOL5203	Foundations of Integrated Biology	3 Semester Credits
This foundations course in biology explores pollution as an example of a modern-day problem, one in search of a solution. Approaching pollution as a failure in systems, this course guides students in analyzing pollution and its ecological impact, human interactions and every-day phenomena, disruptions in cellular structure, and going green and attempts to repair the damage.
BIOL5303	Systems of Biology	3 Semester Credits
Biological systems exist from the smallest cells to the biosphere and beyond. As a way to define order and organization, students identify characteristics found in repeatable patterns which predict interactions between systems and their environments. Utilizing a universal view of various systems as they relate to current biological problems, students diagnose potential issues and explore ways to solve problems while determining what and how various forces are influencing the overall system.
BIOL5313	The Forces of Biology	3 Semester Credits
Forces act upon the biosphere and its diverse lifeforms, from the flow of water to fields of growing corn. At the cellular level, living “machines” use mechanical forces – push, pull, and resistance – to complete their tasks. Understanding the interaction of these forces generates deeper awareness of the possibilities and limitations of the underlying systems. By examining principles of biological and environmental science, learners identify evidence to support models for sustaining the diversity of life on Earth.
BIOL5323	Practical Biology	3 Semester Credits
The everyday task of living brings biology into the practical. Through the use of measurement and the interaction of energy, problems in biology are examined as they relate to distribution, complexity, and evolution. The ability to understand how energy and matter are related establishes a cause-and-effect relationship essential to understanding reactions and interactions within living organisms. Using a model-based inquiry approach, learners investigate concepts such as metabolic activity, abiotic factors, and competitive systems.
BIOL5333	Levels and Layers of Biology	3 Semester Credits
This course explores the formation of natural structures and how these form levels dependent upon the density and type of matter. In a similar fashion, man-made structures are dependent upon the relationship between the properties of materials and how those materials are expected to function. By processing information about structure and form, learners examine how the shape and substructure of objects and living things can create layers of complexity.
BIOL5343	Atmospheric and Ecological Biology	3 Semester Credits
Change is evident across time. Using atmospheric and ecological biology as a backdrop, this course explores a variety of issues of scientific interest and social relevance that are transforming life on Earth today. Among the issues are climate change, the greenhouse effect, pollution, deforestation, and the ozone layer. The course also explains the conditions that make life possible, including the potential for life on newly discovered Earth-like planets.
ED5443	Practical Design for Learning Environments	3 Semester Credits
Students in this course will apply learning theories and instructional design principles across face-to-face, blended, and online environments. They adapt instruction to each setting including collaboration and assessments. Learners create products, set expectations, encourage interactions, select strategies and materials, and design evaluations.
ED5363	Conceptualization in Learning	3 Semester Credits
By creating new dimensions of thought to establish meaning and relevance, the ability to conceptualize promotes transferability. This course builds foundational understanding of practical approaches to teach conceptualization while also developing personal and professional knowledge and skills in interrelations, multiple perspectives, concept map development, generalizations and terminology across disciplines. A focus on synergistic effects moves learning across domains into multiple contexts for use in novel situations.
ED5453	Curriculum Architecture: Building Aligned Learning Experiences	3 Semester Credits
Students in this course will design effective curricula within their professional fields. They apply principles of curriculum alignment and backward design to develop comprehensive curriculum maps. Topics include how to conduct needs assessments, plan curricula, and develop learning activities or resources for in-person, blended, and online learning environments.

Admission Requirements

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