International Year One - Undergraduate Pathway - Science, Applied Sciences and Technology (1-Semester Pathway) Transfer to Bachelor of Science - Biology Teacher Education

International Year One is a supportive program that allows students to earn credits towards their degree while receiving additional academic, cultural and language support customized for international students.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of study at Illinois State University.

The School of Biological Sciences at Illinois State University has a longstanding tradition of training biology teachers. Students complete a rigorous program that includes professional education courses as well as laboratory-intensive biology coursework. Graduates will become licensed to teach all high school science courses (biology, physics, chemistry, and earth science), including AP and honors biology. Students from this program are in high demand upon graduation, and the program boasts nearly a 100 percent placement rate.