Sample Plans of Study
Business Teacher Education
Major Admission Information
Middle 50% - What's this?
Fewer than 45 earned or in progress hours
Evaluated upon college coursework, GPA, and admissions criteria for incoming freshmen.
45 - 59 earned or in progress hours
Grades of “C” or better in the following courses or their equivalents:
- ACC 131
- ECO 105
- MAT 119 and 120 or 121 or 145.
60 or more earned or in progress hours
Grades of “C” or better in the following courses or their equivalents:
- ACC 131
- ACC 132
- ECO 105
- MQM 100 or ECO/GEO/POL/PSY 138
- MAT 121 or 145.
The College also requires students to complete in the first semester:
- BUS 100 with a grade of "C" or better
- Prove computer competency through completion of one of the following:
- ACC 167 and 168
- ACC 166
- ITK 150
- IAI BUS 902
- by passing competency exams
Middle 50% GPA: 2.94 - 3.49
Business Teacher Education majors must complete MAT 120 or MAT 121 or 145.
For more information
To learn more about Business Teacher Education, visit the College of Business section of the Undergraduate Catalog and the College of Business Web site.
Business Teacher Education
The primary purpose of the Business Education Program at Illinois State University is to prepare professional teachers to teach Business and Marketing courses in the secondary schools. Although most graduates do become teachers professionally some may be employed and engaged in administration and personnel work in different business organizations.
Related Skills
- Good instructor
- Planning
- Directing
- Critical thinking
- Strong Communication Skills
- Organizing and coordinating
- Interpreting
- Analyzing
- Explaining
- Patience, flexibility, and creativity
- Creative
- Strong work ethic and professional behavior
- Flexibility in though and adaptive to new ideas
Being Successful in the Field
- Stay informed of new developments and current trends in the field.
- Gain experience through volunteering, internships, and part-time or summer jobs.
- Develop competencies in a specific area of interest.
- Supplement curriculum with courses in business, economics, computers, or statistics for increased job opportunities.
Related Fields
- Academic Advisor
- Building Manager
- College Instructor
- Educational Administrator
- Educational Trainer
- Entrepreneur
- Fund-raiser
- Insurance Agent
- Office Manager
- Underwriter
