Overview of the Online MS Biology in Education Program
Strengthen your scientific knowledge within a biblical worldview.
Our Master of Science in Biology in Education is designed for practicing secondary school teachers who wish to become qualified to instruct advanced placement, dual enrollment, or early college courses, as well as deepen their understanding of biology, life science, and advanced educational classroom practice. Upon graduating from this program, you’ll have a deeper understanding of biology and a better grasp of scientific knowledge, critical thinking, and quantitative skills in fundamental domains along with a biblical worldview.
Courses are designed to equip students with methods and materials they need to deepen their teaching ability and help their own students learn. This program focuses on culturally responsive teaching, ethics and faith, and research and technology tools. IWU’s student-centric approach also provides:
- 100% online courses with faith integration and reflection
- Access to live and recorded interactive webinar discussions
- 1:1 consulting and support for learning and integrating course material
Note: Candidates must already be credentialed for teaching life science or biology in P-12 schools and/or community colleges, as this degree will not lead to initial or advanced state licensure in those areas.
You’ll Learn To…
- Analyze and synthesize scientific knowledge in biology effectively
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate and explain biological scientific information accurately
- Develop quantitative skills for evaluating and solving quantitative biological problems that can be modeled mathematically
- Formulate a biblical worldview utilizing the attained scientific knowledge in biology
- Demonstrate the ability to use research with an understanding of qualitative, quantitative and/or mixed methods research methodologies
- Demonstrate ethical, Christ-like attitudes, values, and biblical worldviews that encompass professional dispositions
- Improve your technological skills
TUITION
33 Total
Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans benefits, and employer reimbursement.
COURSES
Here is the list of courses required to complete the program. Full course descriptions may be viewed by clicking on the course titles. For further information, feel free to contact us.
11 Core Courses
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence.
BIOL-501,BIOL-502,BIOL-503,BIOL-504,BIOL-505,BIOL-506,EDUC-510,EDUC-520,EDUC-530,EDUC-600,EDUC-630
REQUIREMENTS
Click on each section to expand the different requirements for this program. If you have any questions about the admissions process, feel free to contact one of our admissions representatives at 1-866-498-4968.
- A baccalaureate or graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) verified on original transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University.
- A bachelor’s degree with a Biology major or must be state certified (in any state) to teach Biology at a secondary school level.
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher from the baccalaureate degree granting institution at which at least a minimum of 30 hours was completed.
- Candidates need:
- A valid (but not necessarily current) state teacher’s license, with an endorsement to teach Biology or Life Science, or a valid (but not necessarily current) temporary, standard, or professional teaching license/certificate from another recognized accreditation body (e.g., Association of Christian Schools International), or an official letter from a school administrator confirming employment as a teacher of record.
- At least one year (i.e., a minimum of one semester and one day) of teaching experience from an approved and accredited public, private, or parochial P-12 school in the United States or abroad.
- Supporting documentation demonstrating access to a P-12 classroom, preferably secondary Biology or Life Science.
- Successful completion of the M.S. curriculum.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in all graduate work and a minimum grade of "B-" in each course.
- Successful completion of admission, mid-program review, and program completion gateways.
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
START DATES
The MS - Biology In Education at Indiana Wesleyan University has many convenient starts throughout the year. Listed below are the next available starts. If you don’t see a start that fits your schedule, connect with our enrollment team to see more future starts.
Accreditation
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
*Effective 07-01-2023 through 06-30-2024