B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education – Blended Format

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Secondary Education prepares students to teach grades 6-12 through a blended online and in-person cohort model. The program emphasizes community collaboration, understanding adolescent development, and designing effective curriculum and assessments. Students gain hands-on experience through field placements and can choose from certification areas in English, History, Mathematics, or Political Science.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)
in Secondary Education is designed to prepare students to teach in grades 6-12.
• The program emphasizes community and collaboration, with students working closely with faculty to gain an academic perspective that values the individual and authentic worth of each student through the inclusive lens of the regular classroom.

Objectives:

• Understand adolescents from a holistic perspective with an emphasis on social, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and physical characteristics
• Comprehend interdisciplinary middle and secondary curriculum design and understand how students differ in their approaches to learning
• Design and employ a content-specific and/or integrated, developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Develop and implement a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies
• Build collaborative relationships with families, school colleagues, communities, and other stakeholders
• Seek to be reflective, evaluate personal development, and find opportunities to grow professionally

Outline:

• The B.S.Ed.
in Secondary Education program is taught within a cohort model, with students pursuing the degree through a blended combination of online and in-person meetings at Mercer's Atlanta, Douglas County, Henry County, or Macon locations.
• The majority of each course is completed through both synchronous and asynchronous online instruction, and students only attend class in person twice per course.
• Most students register for two courses per eight-week session.
• Sessions begin five times per year, in January, March, May, August, and October.
• Students can customize their B.S.Ed.
in Secondary Education by choosing one of the following areas of certification:
• English
• History
• Mathematics

Teaching:

• Students in the B.S.Ed.
in Secondary Education program gain hands-on field experiences in public school classrooms in the local community. Throughout the secondary education degree program, students complete a variety of experiences, including pre-practicum, professional practicum, and student teaching. Field experiences are coordinated through the Office of Field Placement.

Careers:

• The B.S.Ed.
in Secondary Education prepares students for a career as a secondary school teacher.
• Graduates will be qualified to teach in public and private schools in Georgia and other states.