Combine your passion for biology with the skills to teach adolescents.
Help your future students understand our living world and its interconnected systems.
Our major is designed to meet the essential requirements for expertise in both the fields of biology and teaching. Immerse yourself in a curriculum that blends advanced biology concepts with effective strategies for educating adolescents in today’s dynamic classrooms.
Culminate your studies with hands-on student teaching experiences in a biology classroom, gaining direct mentorship from a local teacher. Completion of the program will prepare you to seek initial certification to teach biology grades 5 - 12.
Our adolescence biology programs prepare you to become a biology teacher for grades 5 – 12. If you pursue dual certification, you will also be prepared for a career as a special education teacher.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job projection for high school teachers is expected to rise by 4% from 2018-2028, and the job projection for middle school teachers is expected to rise by 3%.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) issued teaching certificates are highly valued throughout the US, allowing for a reciprocity process in all 50 states.
The first step to becoming a great educator is gaining practical experience in a real classroom. Our Field Experience Office will help you find the best school for both your field experience and student teaching placements.
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Students who complete our program are qualified for official certification to teach in New York State. Learn the steps you need to ensure you are prepared to teach on day one after you graduate.
Certification OfficeYour undergraduate degree is the foundation of a successful educator. Teaching in New York state requires professionals to earn their master’s degree and professional certification within five years of receiving initial certification (typically earned after graduating from an undergraduate program).
Learn more about our master’s program and discover how you can take the next step in your career.
