Prerequisites
Applicants to the Life Sciences (7-12) or Middle Level Science (5-9) program must satisfy the prerequisites listed below. They can either be taken prior to attending Antioch University New England or at an accredited community college or undergraduate institution while completing our master's program.
Life Sciences Certification Prerequisites
You must satisfactorily complete (“B” or better) the following courses from an accredited undergraduate or graduate institution (within the last 10 years) or obtain a passing score on an equivalent CLEP exam before you complete your Antioch program:
- two semesters of Basic Biology with lab (molecular and cellular, not available at Antioch; CLEP accepted)
- one semester of Chemistry with a lab (not available at Antioch; CLEP accepted)
- one semester of Mathematics (not available at Antioch; CLEP accepted)
- one semester of Physics (not available at Antioch; CLEP test not offered by ETS)
Middle Level Science Prerequisites
In addition to a solid academic background in at least one science area, you must satisfactorily complete (“B” or better) the following courses from an accredited undergraduate or graduate institution (within the last 10 years), or obtain a passing score on an equivalent CLEP exam before you complete your Antioch program:
- one semester of Basic Biology (molecular and cellular, not available at Antioch; CLEP accepted)
- one semester of Chemistry with lab (not available at Antioch; CLEP accepted)
- one semester of Mathematics (not available at Antioch; CLEP accepted)
- one semester of Physics (not available at Antioch; CLEP test not offered by ETS)