Students who are not biology majors and are seeking certification for teaching in biology must complete the following:
- Biology 120, 121, 260, 340 (or 308), 342, 348, 356
- Cognates CHM 125; NSI 322, 324, 326, 327; GEO 101 (or 103); PHY 107.
- A teaching major
- All requirements listed (below) or under the catalog section Secondary Education
Requirements for the Secondary or K-12 Endorsements for Nebraska Pre-standard Certificate:
1. EDU 211, 221, 321, 325, 341, 361, 453 (or 455) and EDS-207.
2. Complete the special methods requirement in each of the teaching majors.
3. Complete the cognate IST 201.
4. Complete a teaching major or endorsement in one of the following areas:
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- English/Language Arts
- French
- German
- History
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Science
- Social Science
- Theatre
A second teaching major or endorsement is required when majoring in the following:
- Chemistry
- English
- French
- German
- History
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Theatre
5. Attain the following grade point averages:
a. 2.80 in each teaching major.
b. 3.00 in all education courses.
c. 3.00 cumulative (all courses).
6. Receive the recommendation of the Teacher Education Committee.
7. Complete 12 graduate credits at Doane University in the summer immediately following graduation and prior to certification as follows:
a. Secondary: EDU 600, EDU 602, EDU 663, EDU 665
b. Secondary/Special Education: EDS 626, EDS 622, EDU 663, EDU 664 or 665