Biology and Adolescent Education (BS/MST)
Want to Be a High School Biology Teacher?
Share your love of science with the next generation. With an increased focus on STEM, science teachers are in very high demand. With this dual degree, you will be ready to excel in the classroom in just 5 years!
Why Study Biology and Adolescent Education at Iona?
In just five years — instead of the six it would typically take — you’ll earn a BS in Biology, an MST in Adolescent Education, as well as your New York State Initial teaching certification.
You will learn from dedicated Biology and Education faculty, who have first-hand experience as scientists, researchers, teachers, principals, and school superintendents. They will become your mentors, field placement supervisors, career advisers, and advocates as they help you move successfully from our campus to a classroom of your own.
What You'll Learn
You will gain a deep understanding of biology and learn how to share your knowledge with students in grades 7-12. You will learn the practical skills of setting up and managing a classroom, developing and presenting effective lesson plans.
You will be pushed to think outside the box, learning concepts and ideas that will take you to the next level as a student, biologist and teacher.
Careers & Outcomes
The BS/MST degree is designed to launch you right into a career in secondary education. The BS in Biology also gives you the technical skills and fundamental knowledge to succeed in industry, research, business and more, should you want to explore different career options!
Our Education graduates have found placements with:
Undergraduate & Graduate Education Programs
National Science Foundation Noyce INSTRUCT Program
Iona’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Noyce INSTRUCT Program offers scholarships to rising juniors and rising seniors (incoming transfer students or current Iona students) who are in the accelerated 4+1 BS/MST or BA/MST programs for future mathematics, biology, or chemistry teachers.
Program Highlights
Earn Teaching Certification
During your MST coursework in the final year of the program, you’ll gain real experience through a student teaching placement. You’ll also earn your New York State Initial teaching certification so you’re ready to lead your own classroom immediately.
Fieldwork Opportunities
Our faculty and base of 50,000+ successful alumni have developed strong partnerships with area schools, which allows us to place you in a variety of field placement and student-teaching experiences!
Noyce INSTRUCT Program Scholarship
Students in Iona’s Noyce INSTRUCT program receive scholarship funding for the final two years of their undergraduate study and one year of graduate study.
Application Requirements
Current Iona students with sophomore standing and a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher may apply for dual degree programs here.
Prospective students interested in pursuing a dual degree program are encouraged to apply for admission via Common App or contact Iona’s Admissions team to learn more.
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