On campus living is currently optional, but quarantine seems to have made this year’s freshman class less ready for off campus living. We want to make sure that they have a support system in place, which they will have in the dorms.
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in high school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
Engaging the natural curiosity of students about living things makes an exciting career as a teacher of life sciences. To prepare you would earn a Bachelor of Science in Education with emphasis in biology in cooperation with the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences or a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with Master's level licensure from the College of Education. The Biology Department facilities include research and teaching laboratories, field studies, greenhouses, and a large array of supporting modern research instrumentation.
The UMSL Biology and/or Unified Science Education program provides a strong knowledge and skills base in biology as well as teaching approaches and internships. Quality area schools and organizations such as the Saint Louis Science Center, Saint Louis Zoo, and the World Aquarium offer excellent opportunities for working with students while preparing to become a professional educator.
Emphasis Areas:
B.S.Ed. candidates must complete 30 to 50 hours of specific subject requirements in one of the following fields: English, French, Spanish, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, or social studies. Additionally, students may complete teacher certification in art or music after completing a BFA.
B.S. Ed. in Secondary Education with Emphasis in Biology
The B.S. Ed. is a professional education degree designed for students who wish to pursue a teaching career in secondary schools. Much of the discipline-specific coursework parallels the B.A. or B.S. degree in the discipline; however, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires specific coursework for teacher certification. Therefore, students interested in the B.S. Ed. should contact the advising office (OASIS) 314-516-5937 in the College of Education for discipline-specific requirements. Note: To obtain teaching certification, DESE requires a 3.0 GPA in the discipline and professional education coursework, as well as a 2.75 GPA overall.
September 2025
College of Education
1 University Blvd.,
201 Education Admin Building,
ST. LOUIS,
Missouri,
63121, United States
Students in their last year of high school should submit transcripts for all years completed thus far. Students who have completed high school must submit final transcripts and degree certificates or exam results.
Students who have studied at a college or university must submit university transcripts to date. If you have completed more than 24 credit hours at a university, you do not need to submit high school transcripts.
Transcripts are required from all high schools or universities attended.
Proof of English proficiency: This can be shown with an official TOEFL, IELTS or PTE-A score. The minimum requirements are 61 iBT TOEFL, 5.5 IELTS, or 44 PTE-A.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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