Education - Secondary Physical Sciences

The Secondary Education program prepares students to work in grades 7-12. Graduates of the Secondary Education program earn a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. Ed.) with certification in one subject area (listed below). Supplemental certification may be added in English as a Second Language.

Secondary Education content areas include:

• English, Language Arts, and Reading
• Life Sciences
• Mathematics
• Physical Sciences
• Social Studies

The School of Education offers a unique experience for Teacher Education majors. Unlike other programs, Baylor's School of Education offers seven semesters of hands-on experience in the classroom. The program builds upon the classroom knowledge and the students are given increasing responsibility each semester. By the students' senior year, they are teaching full time during the fall and spring semesters. Several schools in Waco partner with the Baylor School of Education to provide field experience for Teacher Education majors.

Other available School of Education majors include:

• Elementary Education
• Middle Grades
  • English, Language Arts, and Reading
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
• All Level
  • Spanish
  • Special Education
• Certification Programs
  • Deaf Education (BSED)
  • Gifted and Talented
  • English as a Second Language
  • Music Education (BME)
  • Physical Education All Level

Teacher Certification is also offered through Math, Biology, History, Family Sciences and Health Science Studies majors.

Education majors can participate in four study abroad opportunities. All trips involve working in host-country schools alongside a Baylor School of Education faculty member.

For more information: Secondary Education