Students preparing to teach in high school or middle school must complete this BS degree in biology and a minor in either secondary education/high school (grades 8-12) or secondary education/middle school (grades 5-8). Successful completion of either of these programs, in addition to the Biology, Secondary Education concentration, will lead to Massachusetts Initial Teacher Licensure.?Please refer to the catalog entry for the?Department of Secondary Education and Professional Programs?for specific teacher licensure and program requirements. Students who wish to obtain a minor in secondary education with a view toward licensure in biology must fulfill the Secondary Education Concentration within the biology program and will be required to pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure in biology.?