Secondary education students who complete the program are prepared to meet the demands of teaching in today’s secondary schools. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to apply for a 5-year Standard Educator License in secondary education (7-12) with a specified content area. Areas of content endorsement include, but are not limited to, English, social studies, science (biology, chemistry, or physics), and mathematics.
Secondary Education BS Degree Requirements (120 hours)
Secondary Education BS Semester Guide
Availability: Hybrid Gulf Park Campus
Admission Requirements:
Program Academic Policies and Requirements:
- See the Teacher Education Program Requirements
- Students must earn a grade of C or higher in CIS 280 - Introduction to Secondary Education , or its equivalent, to progress into Phase 2 of the program.
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to change majors to programs offered in the School of Education.
- Students must successfully complete any relevant Phase 1 endorsement courses with grades of C or higher.
- A yearlong, residency-based student teaching experience in an approved partner school district is required.
Licensure: This program is designed to meet the licensure requirements of the State of Mississippi Department of Education. Students who plan to complete this program should consult the Teacher Education Program Requirements for program admission, progression, and teacher candidacy requirements.
