Welcome to the School of Biological Sciences

School of Biological Sciences

Elisa Palmer, Teacher Education Advisor

Elisa Palmer, advisor

Elisa Palmer
231 Science Laboratory Building 
Appointments by phone (438-8581) or email Elisa Palmer

Undergraduate Sequence in Teacher Education

The School of Biological Sciences at Illinois State University has a long-standing tradition in training biology teachers.  Students complete a rigorous program that includes professional education courses as well as laboratory-intensive biology course work. Students will become certified to teach all high school science courses (biology, physics, chemistry, and earth science), including AP and honors biology. Our students are in high demand upon graduation and we have nearly a 100% placement rate. 

Advisor Contact

Elisa Palmer
231 Science Laboratory Building 
Appointments by phone (438-8581) or email Elisa Palmer

Getting Started

Declaring the Major

If you are a current ISU student, to join the Biological Sciences Teacher Education sequence, please contact Elisa Palmer for an appointment. Incoming students should apply as a biology education major.