Secondary Education, B.S.E.

Why Study Secondary Education?

A secondary education degree empowers you to educate and inspire high school students during a critical stage of their academic and personal development. At Park University, students studying secondary education gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to create engaging, inclusive classrooms that support diverse learners. The program prepares graduates to meet Missouri state certification requirements and begin their teaching careers with confidence. With a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, you’ll have the opportunity to guide young minds and help shape the next generation of thinkers and leaders.

What You’ll Learn

Park University’s bachelor’s degree in secondary education offers six concentrations to choose from. To be eligible for a high school teaching secondary certificate, you must select a concentration. Your coursework will depend on which of the following you choose:

• Secondary Education, Biology Concentration, B.S.E.:
  The biology concentration encompasses a wide range of scientific concepts, including zoology, botany, molecular cell biology, genetics, chemistry, geography, physics, and the impact of technology on society.
• Secondary Education, Chemistry Concentration, B.S.E.:
  The chemistry concentration delves deeply into chemistry topics, from organic chemistry and analytical chemistry to a biochemistry laboratory course, while also offering the opportunity to develop a foundation in scientific subjects such as zoology, botany, physics, or environmental biology.
• Secondary Education, Earth Science Concentration, B.S.E.:
  The Earth science concentration encompasses subjects such as astronomy, geography, meteorology, and chemistry, with the option to take courses in global sustainability, zoology, botany, physics, or environmental biology.
• Secondary Education, English Concentration, B.S.E.:
  The English concentration includes an introduction to the study of language, as well as courses on African American literature, professional writing, rhetoric, and children’s and young adult literature. You can further customize your degree by choosing from subjects such as British literature, international literature, creative writing, and literature and film.
• Secondary Education, Mathematics Concentration, B.S.E.:
  The mathematics concentration provides a solid foundation in high school-level mathematical concepts like discrete math, calculus, geometry, algebra, probability, modern geometrics and number theory.
• Secondary Education, Social Science Concentration, B.S.E.:
  The social science concentration, also known as social studies, covers topics like economics, geography, American history, world history, civics, psychology and sociology.