Advising > Biology Minor

Students may obtain a minor in biology by completing a minimum of 21 credits in biology. These credits must include the core sequence (Biology 105/155, 108/158, 300/350, and 305/355) and one course each from Groups I and II.

Biology 102, Topics in Biology; Biology 130, Environmental Biology; and Biology 205, Field Biology, do not count toward a biology minor.

State of Illinois regulations require at least 24 credits in a second teaching field to teach at the high school level. Completion of a minor in biology is recommended for students who wish to teach biology as a second teaching field.

Students wishing to complete a minor in biology should have their programs approved by the Chair of the Biology Department.