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Anatomy & Physiology Teacher Requirements

Thursday, March 26, 2009
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About Anatomy and Physiology

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    Anatomy focuses on living thing's structures, while physiology is the study of biochemical, physical, and mechanical functions of living organisms. Anatomy and physiology both focus on any living thing, including plants, animals, and fungi, while human anatomy and physiology restrict the focus to humans. Anatomy and physiology are a biological science.

Education Requirements Differ by State

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    Each state has different requirements to be a teacher. Some states require specific teaching certificates, most states require a college degree, and some states require a specific course of study. In the most restrictive states, this means to become an anatomy and physiology teacher a specific degree in education, with a teaching certificate, and a major in biology with a required number of courses in anatomy are a prerequisite to teaching. Less restrictive states may only require some college or a college degree.

General Requirements

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    Although some states are more restrictive, generally, anatomy and physiology teachers must have a Bachelors of Science in a biological science, specifically, biology.

Teaching Experience

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    Although only some states require specific teaching certificates, it is important before going into teaching to acquire teaching experience. Generally, teachers with more experience or higher degrees can expect to earn more than teachers with little qualification.

Class Requirements

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    Each lesson that is taught must first be planned in context of the course's goals over a semester. These lesson plans guide each class session. Often, anatomy and physiology will be taught both in biology and as a separate semester or year-long course. Lesson plans must be adapted accordingly.

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