Become a biology teacher with our BS in Adolescent Education at LIU Post. Gain real classroom experience and prepare for New York State certification. Apply today!
Program Description The 120-credit Bachelor of Science program in Adolescence Education: Biology prepares a new generation of biology teachers to cultivate and enhance student success in biology comprehension and application. This program equips students with the skills, knowledge, and foundation to motivate middle and high school students at various skill levels to learn the fundamentals of science, the environment, living organisms, experimentation, and research. The program includes supervised practice teaching in actual classrooms at two grade levels (7 to 9 and 10 to 12), allowing students to observe certified teachers, interact with students, and understand the adolescent mindset as it relates to biology. After students complete all degree requirements, successfully pass New York State licensure tests (EAS, CST and edTPA) and they have completed all required teacher certification workshops, they will be awarded Initial teaching certification by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) in the Adolescence Education: Biology program. Please refer to the NYSED certification website (www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/) for the most up to date changes in certification requirements. The Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education: Biology is a joint program between LIU Post’s College of Education, Information and Technology and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The teacher-education programs in LIU Post's Department of Teaching and Learning are nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
