Requirements for Students Seeking Professional Educator Licensure
A teacher education program is a joint program by the academic discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior. Therefore, it is essential that any student desiring teacher licensure meet with an advisor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior student services for information about requirements of the teacher education program as soon as they know they would like to pursue this option. Scheduling required courses involves early and frequent coordination between the student, College of Arts and Sciences advisor, department faculty mentor, and School of Education, Health and Human Behavior advisor. An overall GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the teacher licensure program.
Students seeking Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) must meet specific general education and professional education requirements, and must pass state and licensure tests prior to admission, during their program, and in order to gain the PEL. State requirements change, and the latest details about these requirements can be found in the SEHHB section of the undergraduate academic catalog, or by making an appointment with an SEHHB advisor.
Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Professional Educator Licensure (9-12) Option
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts will complete six courses in fine and performing arts or humanities, including one year of the same foreign language.
Year 1 Fall Semester
(4) BIOL 150 Biology I (BLS, EL)
(4) CHEM 121A General Chemistry I (BPS)
(1) CHEM 125A General Chemistry Lab I (EL)
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(3) ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication Skills (EREG) or ACS 101 Public Speaking
(3) RA 101 Reasoning & Argumentation or PHIL 212
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
19 - Total Credits
Year 1 Spring Semester
(4) BIOL 151 Biology II (BLS)
(4) CHEM 121B General Chemistry II (BPS)
(1) CHEM 125B General Chemistry Lab II
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(5) MATH 145 Calculus for the Life Sciences (FQR)
17 - Total Credits
Year 2 Fall Semester
(4) BIOL 220 Genetics (BLS)
(3) CHEM 241A Organic Chemistry I (BPS)
(3) GEOG 210 Physical Geography (BPS)
(0) Health Experience (EH)
(3) Breadth Fine & Performing Arts (BFPA)
(3) Breadth Social Science (BSS)/Global Cultures, Race, & Equity Education Experience (EREG)
16 - Total Credits
Year 2 Spring Semester
(3-4) BIOL CM Elective (BIOL 319, BIOL 335, BIOL 337, BIOL 350, BIOL 416, BIOL 421, BIOL 422A)
(4) BIOL 417 Quant Methods in Experimental Biology (Recommended) or STAT 244
(3) BIOL 327 Evolution
(4) BIOL 400-Level Elective with lab (EL)
(3) Breadth Humanities (BHUM)
17-18 - Total Credits
Year 3 Fall Semester
(4) BIOL 365 Ecology
(5) PHYS 131/PHYS 131L College Physics I or PHYS 151/PHYS 151L University Physics
(3) CIED 312 Language and Communication (BICS)
(1) CIED 302 Field Experience II
(3) CIED 310 Planning for Diverse Learners (ERGU)
(3) IT 300 Digital Learning and Communication
19 - Total Credits
Year 3 Spring Semester
(1) CIED 303 Field Experience III
(3) CIED 323 Adolescent Content Literacy
(3) SPE 400 The Exceptional Child
(4) BIOL AP Elective (BIOL 340, BIOL 440, BIOL 467, BIOL 489 or [BIOL 240A & BIOL 240B])
(5) PHYS 132/PHYS 132L College Physics II or PHYS 152/PHYS 152L University Physics
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
19 - Total Credits
Year 4 Fall Semester
(1) BIOL 492 Senior Colloquium
(3) BIOL 494 Methods of Teaching Science in Secondary Schools
(3) CIED 313 Introduction to Assessment
(3) CIED 314 Learning Environments
(3) CIED 311 Differentiated Instruction
(1) CIED 304 Field Experience IV
14 - Total Credits
Year 4 Spring Semester
(10) CIED 455B 9-12 Student Teaching - Biology
(2) CIED 456 9-12 Senior Seminar
(1) BIOL 497 Senior Assignment
13 - Total Credits
Total Hours 134-135
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bolded courses/requirements pre-transfer and satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS, AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If 'Minor' requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides.
