Secondary Licensure in Science with Biology Designation

Concentration: BIOL

In conjunction with the College of Education and Social Sciences, the Department of Biology features a fully approved teacher education program which prepares candidates to teach in grades 9-12 in public and private schools in the State of Illinois. The program is approved by the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board in conjunction with the Illinois State Board of Education and leads to the Professional Educator License with a high school endorsement to teach science with a designation in Biology. Teacher education candidates major in both Biology and Secondary Education and should consult with advisors in both the Department of Biology and the Department of Education. The content requirements for secondary licensure are listed under Biology. Candidates can have a maximum of two “C’s” in their content area classes.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) grants professional educator licenses in the State of Illinois. All teacher candidates who successfully complete an approved teacher education program at Lewis University, pass appropriate licensure exams, and meet current ISBE requirements will be recommended for licensure. This does not lead to licensure in other states. Teacher candidates are responsible for checking the requirements of the state in question.

Note: ISBE requirements are subject to change. Please contact your advisor for the most up to date licensure information.