Biology - Teacher Certification
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    Biology - Teacher Certification

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    United States of America
    United States of America, Aberdeen
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,075 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

    Biology - Teacher Certification

    About

    Program Overview

    The Bachelor's degree in Biology with Teacher Certification prepares students for careers as science teachers. Students become proficient in the biology field while learning how to educate others. Students may choose from the Biology with Teacher Certification degree which prepares students to become secondary teachers or the Interdisciplinary Studies degree which prepares students to become science teachers in grades 4 to 8. Students who successfully complete all requirements of either of these majors may be eligible to seek teacher certification.

    UTRGV is approved by the Texas Education Agency to recommend students who complete all requirements of this degree for teaching certification.

    Concentrations:

    • Biology, Teacher Certification
    • Life Science, 4-8, Teacher Certification

    Disciplines

    College of Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You have decided to experience your college education in another country and UTRGV is ready to support you on this journey. We'll help make the process here as seamless as possible by guiding you through the application process and helping with academic advisement in your chosen major.

    An applicant is considered an international student if the applicant meets the following conditions:

    • Not a citizen, permanent resident, or have an application on file to become a permanent resident of the United States, and
    • Will be attending UTRGV on a visa. Most international students attending UTRGV are on an F-1 student visa or a J-1 visa.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 61

    Career

    Possible Career Options

    As a middle school or high school teacher, you will have the expose young minds to the field on biology by teaching different topics that include human, animal, and plant life.  

    Middle School Teacher

    High School Teacher

    Principal (with further education)

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply

    • Fill out the UTRGV international application online at applytexas.org.
    • Pay a $50 non-refundable application fee through ApplyTexas.
    • Submit official scores from one of the following English Proficiency Exams unless you qualify for an exemption:
      • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
      • IELTS; or
      • Duolingo English Test
    • If you attended a foreign high school or college, you must send your transcript to get evaluated by SPANTRAN, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), or World Education Services (WES). SPANTRAN, FCSA, or WES are the only companies accepted by UTRGV for foreign evaluations.
    • For First-Year Students: Admissions Essay A or B through ApplyTexas. 
    • For First-Year Students and Transfer students with less than 24 college hours noted on their foreign evaluation: For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568.

    Biology - Teacher Certification

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

    Go to Official Website