The Secondary Science Teacher Certification Program at Eastern Illinois University provides students with an opportunity to prepare for a career as a high school science teacher. Successfully completing this course of study and passing the written certification examinations will allow candidates to teach a variety of high school science courses.
Department: Biology
Program Web Page: https://www.eiu.edu/biology/teacher_certification.php
Contacts: Dr. Katie Lewandowski (coordinator and advisor)
Required state content test: ILTS 239 (Science: Biology)
Updated March 7, 2026