Teacher Certification, Secondary Science in Biology
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
NIU's biology licensure program prepares you to teach the following courses in grades nine to 12 at all levels, including honors and AP: Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy and physiology, and other life science courses. You'll also be able to teach introductory classes in other fields of science. The program consists of 36 credits taken over four semesters. If you're an undergraduate student, you'll most likely complete the program during your last two years at NIU, along with your upper-level content classes. In order to enter the program, you must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology at NIU or hold a bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
Established in 1980
CIP: 13-1316 Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- IBHE
Education Information
Other
64 Weeks ( 1094.00 Hours / 69.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $26,408.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $5,365.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $35,773.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Rules vary, call NIU Student Financial Aid office
Application Procedure
Applications to the Teacher Certification Program in Biology at NIU should be submitted during the spring semester. The recommended application period begins in January and extends through May 30. While applications may be taken after this period there is no guarantee of available space or placement in the required clinical experience. For more information, contact Paul Fix, Asst. Director Secondary Science Educator Licensure.
Biology Certification, pfix@niu.edu, 815-753-6819
Entry Requirements:
- Language - See catalog
- Writing - See catalog
- Prerequisites - See catalog
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Teacher Certification, Secondary Science in Biology
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
NIU's biology licensure program prepares you to teach the following courses in grades nine to 12 at all levels, including honors and AP: Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy and physiology, and other life science courses. You'll also be able to teach introductory classes in other fields of science. The program consists of 36 credits taken over four semesters. If you're an undergraduate student, you'll most likely complete the program during your last two years at NIU, along with your upper-level content classes. In order to enter the program, you must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology at NIU or hold a bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
Established in 1980
CIP: 13-1316 Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- IBHE
Education Information
Other
64 Weeks ( 1094.00 Hours / 69.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $26,408.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $5,365.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $35,773.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Rules vary, call NIU Student Financial Aid office
Application Procedure
Applications to the Teacher Certification Program in Biology at NIU should be submitted during the spring semester. The recommended application period begins in January and extends through May 30. While applications may be taken after this period there is no guarantee of available space or placement in the required clinical experience. For more information, contact Paul Fix, Asst. Director Secondary Science Educator Licensure.
Biology Certification, pfix@niu.edu, 815-753-6819
Entry Requirements:
- Language - See catalog
- Writing - See catalog
- Prerequisites - See catalog
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes