Program Overview

University Program Overview

The School of Education, in cooperation with other academic fields, offers several licensure programs to prepare students for teaching in junior high or high school. These programs lead toward a B.S. degree in the discipline, including approximately thirty credits of professional education courses.

Program Details

Students with an interest in Secondary/K-12 teaching may make formal application for admission during the last semester of their sophomore year. There is a minimum GPA requirement of 2.8 in entry-level professional education coursework from all colleges and universities attended, plus other requirements, including individual department GPA requirements.

Licensure Fields

• Secondary Education, grades 5-12 & 9-12
  • 5-12 Agricultural Education
  • 5-12 Communication Arts-Literature Education + English
  • 5-12 Communication Arts-Literature Education + Speech
  • 5-12 Health Education
  • 5-12 Mathematics Education
  • 5-12 Social Studies Licensure
  • 9-12 Biology Education
  • 9-12 Chemistry Education
• K-12 Education
  • K-12 Art Education
  • K-12 Music Education Instrumental
  • K-12 Music Education Vocal
  • K-12 Physical Education

Career Opportunities

Graduates in Secondary 5-12 or K-12 licensure fields most often pursue careers in middle school or high school classroom teaching. Some graduates choose to apply for substitute teaching or parochial school teaching positions. Others find satisfying positions working with children and families in community education and youth organizations.