Life Sciences Education prepares students to become secondary (Grades 7-12) teachers in the area of life sciences in the state of Arkansas. Students will be prepared to teach biology, anatomy and physiology, and other life science subject areas. Our program is fully certified by both the state of Arkansas and the NSTA (National Science Teaching Association). Most of the content preparation will take place in your first three years at Arkansas Tech University with your senior year being focused on secondary education.
In our program you will be working both with others in your field and with other future science teachers through our student chapter of the National Science Teaching Association. The need for well-prepared science teachers in our state has never been greater, and by completing our program you will be sought after by high schools, junior high schools and middle schools.
To become a life science teacher through ATU you must complete the course requirements for life science education, complete the testing requirements (at this time the requirements include a basic skills assessment, a content area test and a teaching skills exam) and complete your student teaching year.
Our students have had little or no difficulty in passing the national exams and completing the program. If you are interested in teaching in other states, our students have had little difficulty in transferring their credentials to other states.
Students living in states bordering Arkansas receive in-state tuition.
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. The Arkansas Tech University school code to use on the FAFSA is 001089.
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Our Life Science Education students have a 100% pass rate for state boards.
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