Teacher Licensure in Biology

Students seeking teacher licensure in biology must complete a major in biology, as well as complete required education courses and student teaching. Education requirements are available through the education department.

Students seeking Initial Licensure in Massachusetts must pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).

Requirements for Teacher Licensure

In addition to 5 biology core courses:

• BIOL2105 Plant Biology
• BIOL2107 Ecology
• BIOL2135 Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL3103 Cell Biology
• BIOL3125 Molecular Biology