Biology Secondary Certification

Welcome to Biology Secondary Certification!

Preparing for a career in teaching biology at the junior and high school levels requires the completion of specific science content and courses in pedagogy. Most students on this path choose to major in Biology, however, it is possible to major in another area, as long as the requirements are fulfilled.

Students interested in certification must apply and be accepted to the Teacher Education Program the semester before taking any 300-400 level courses in Curriculum and Instruction. Additional information regarding Iowa State University's Teacher Education Program can be found within the College of Human Sciences.

Iowa State University also has a masters-level licensure program that has been developed for individuals already possessing an undergraduate science degree and little or no education course work. The program begins each May and successful individuals graduate 15 months later, in time to begin working that fall. Graduates of the program will have a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) and will have completed all requirements for licensure in the state of Iowa.