B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education

About This Program

The structure of the Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Secondary Education is made to prepare teacher candidates to teach and support students in a specific content area in the field of secondary education. With passing of the applicable state-required assessments, the major in secondary education results in a Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certificate of Eligibility for an Induction certificate in the chosen content area in grades 6-12.

Content Areas: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Political Science, English, or History

The Valdosta State Difference

The secondary education program is designed to prepare professional educators who can manifest the knowledge, dispositions, and competencies necessary to enhance 6-12 students’ overall intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and personal growth and development. The design of the program includes a variety of methods and content courses in which hands-on activities are included. These courses are supported by structured field experiences designed to provide opportunities to meld theory with practice in field-based interactions with 6-12 students in general education and inclusive settings.

What You'll Learn

The Valdosta State secondary education undergraduate curriculum is designed to create versatile, well-rounded educators who can teach in their specified concentration area. Students leave understanding the importance of planning, instructing, assessing and their impact on the 21^st century learner.  Upon entering the secondary program, students spend time in a variety of classrooms in partner schools leading to a full semester of student teaching.   Students learn to be reflective practitioners by evaluating the effects of choices and actions on others (students, families, and other professionals in the learning community); and the ability to positively impact learning.

Internship Requirement

All Students complete field-based experiences in a variety of school settings throughout the program

Cost & Admission Requirements

For information about tuition and fees please visit our Tuition and Fees page

For more information about admission requirements, please visit our undergraduate admissions page

Careers

• High School Teacher
• Middle School Teacher
• Private/Professional Tutor
• Teaching Assistant
• Youth Program Director