Criteria for Becoming a Biology Teacher:

In order to teach Biology at the middle and high school levels, the preparation must be equivalent to a major (at least 50 quarter credits/ 33 semester credits) in science related disciplines, with a majority of the coursework in Biology.

Preparation should include courses in a combination of the following areas:

• Full sequence of Biology with lab (200-level minimum)
• Microbiology
• Genetics
• Additional specific biology courses (i.e. botany, comparative vertebrate anatomy, zoology)
• Chemistry with lab (full sequence recommended) and Physics with lab (2 terms)

                 OR

• Physics with lab (full sequence recommended) and Chemistry with lab (2 terms)

Please note that these are guidelines only and that a transcript review and advising are needed to ensure that you will meet the requirements. For advising related to preparation for Biology teaching, please contact:

Kristin Johnson

Zabel Hall #244

541-962-3529

kristin.johnson@eou.edu

Steps to MTE admission for becoming a Biology Teacher:

Step 1: Complete MTE Secondary application. Application available at:

http://www.eou.edu/ed/documents/SecApplication.pdf

Step 2: Send in application, including all unofficial transcripts. Send to:

Janet Frye-MTE Office Coordinator

College of Education

One University Blvd

La Grande, OR 97850

Step 3: Enroll for and pass the Praxis II, Biology Test

Step 4: Enroll for and pass the CBEST or Praxis I (PPST)

Step 5: Complete 30 hour experience in a public school instructional setting

Step 6: Complete EOU Application for Graduate Admission. Application available at:

http://www.eou.edu/admit/documents/graduateapplication