Major

Careers

Biology Teacher Education

Related Skills

  • Good team and independent worker
  • Problem solving skills
  • Good mathematical background including knowledge of statistics
  • Knowledge of operating scientific equipment and posses good technical skills
  • Application of biological theories into practice
  • Communication skills
  • Creativity
  • Strong work ethic and professional behavior
  • Flexibility in thought and adaptive to new ideas
  • Understanding of laboratory procedures and familiarity with equipment

Contact

Career Industry Liaison

Olanna Pullen
(309) 438-2200
223 Bone Student Center

Internship Coordinator

Related Fields

Education

  • Teaching: elementary, secondary, post-secondary
  • Non-classroom Education

Employers

  • Universities and colleges
  • Medical and other professional schools
  • Public and private schools, K-12
  • Museums
  • Zoos
  • Nature centers and parks

Strategies

  • Gain experience working with students through tutoring, part-time employment, interning, or volunteering. 
  • Learn to work well with all types of people. 
  • Develop excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills. 
  • Licensure is required for K-12 schoolteachers and varies by state. 
  • Master's degrees may be sufficient for teaching at community or two-year institutions. 
  • Ph.D. is needed for teaching opportunities at colleges and universities.