Biology, BA to Secondary Education, MA Accelerated Program

Roosevelt undergraduate students aspiring to a career in high school teaching (grades 9-12) can obtain an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) by participating in a joint program. This program allows undergraduate students to start on their MA degrees in Secondary Education by taking graduate level courses during the completion of their undergraduate Biology BA.Biology majors in the College of Science, Health and Pharmacy can participate in this accelerated program leading to a BA in Biology and a Master of Arts degree in Secondary Education. The program allows students to take three graduate-level education courses as part of their undergraduate degrees. Once students are admitted to the MA in Secondary Education, the courses will apply toward completion of the MA degree.This joint degree provides the student knowledge and skills in biology content and high school teaching. Currently, there is a teacher shortage in almost all areas of Illinois. The joint Biology BAMA in Secondary Education makes the graduate an attractive potential employee and positions the student to enter the workforce at a higher salary than the traditional undergraduate seeking employment in the field of education.