Biology Secondary Education

Why Biology Secondary Education at Bay Path University?

The need for teachers in Biology Secondary Education has never been greater. Fueled by the rapid changes in the scientific field and the demand for skilled and knowledgeable professionals for the growing science and health-based industries, there is a demand for teachers at the middle and high school level who combine the latest in scientific knowledge and procedures.

The Biology Secondary Education program, teaching grades 8-12, consists of a biology major combined with appropriate education courses. Students are required to take the Bay Path University core, a biological science core, and a education core. The course sequence has been developed to prepare you for the Biology MTEL, the necessary licensure for teaching at this level.

Upon completion, student earn an initial license in Biology issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students graduating from this program qualify for license equivalency in states outside of Massachusetts once they pass the qualifying exams in those states.

• Official high school transcripts translated into English
• One of the following: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, or IELTS scores (if the language of instruction in your high school or college was in English this can be waived)
• Two letters of recommendation from your teacher, school counselor, or principal 
• One to three page typed essay in English addressing what you hope to gain from your college experience as well as what you will contribute to the Bay Path University community
• Photocopy of a valid passport
• Bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover one full year of study at Bay Path University 

Bay Path University enjoys a rich tradition of international student enrollment. International students interested in enrolling in any of the associate or baccalaureate degree programs are required to submit the following requirements:

• Completed application
• Official high school transcripts translated into English
• One of the following: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores (if the language of instruction in your high school or college was in English this can be waived)
• Two letters of recommendation from your teacher, school counselor, or principal
• One to three page typed essay in English addressing what you hope to gain from your college experience as well as what you will contribute to the Bay Path University community
• Photocopy of a valid passport
• Bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover one full year of study at Bay Path University