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Undergraduate Program - Online
Secondary Education

Prepare to teach, lead, and inspire. 

 

At BVU, you’ll build expertise in the subject you love while gaining real classroom experience early. You’ll develop the skills to engage and motivate students in grades 5–12 and graduate ready to lead your own classroom. 

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Format
Online
Internships
Yes, classroom-based
Careers
Licensure: Grades 5–12 in chosen subject area- Spanish, History, Social Sciences, English, Mathematics, Agriculture, Art, Business, Sciences
Why BVU

Why study Secondary Education at BVU

A BVU Secondary Education degree prepares you to inspire students through early classroom experience, expert mentorship, and strong career outcomes. 

Early Classroom Experience

Begin working in classrooms during your first year

Outstanding Career Outcomes

Graduate with a 100% placement rate in teaching positions or graduate programs

Experiential Learning

Expand your education through funded travel, research, and hands-on learning opportunities

Faculty & Mentor Support

Learn alongside experienced mentor teachers and faculty dedicated to your success

Jessica Tuttle in a classroom
Endless Possibilities

CHOOSE YOUR TEACHING AREA

Customize your path by focusing on the subject you want to teach: 

 

Art • Biology • Business • English/Language Arts • History • Mathematics • Physical Education • Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) • Social Sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Government, Geography) • Spanish  

 

You can also add endorsements in high-demand areas like Special Education or Reading. 

Hands-On

Learn by doing, from day one

Get real classroom experience early and build your confidence step by step. 

Year 1–2: Foundations

Build skills in communication, your subject area, and how students learn.

Year 2–3: Hands-On Teaching

Work in real classrooms and begin teaching lessons in your content area.

Year 3–4: Specialization & Practice

Develop your teaching style and work with middle and high school students.

Year 4: Full Student Teaching

Take the lead in the classroom with full-time student teaching in grades 5–12.

Where Graduates Work

BVU secondary education graduates go far.

Public and private schools across Iowa and the Midwest BVU has more graduates in Iowa classrooms than any other private college in the state, with beavers in every school district.
Career Outcomes

Where this degree can take you

Middle School Teacher
High School Teacher
Subject Area Specialist (e.g. Math English Science)
Instructional Coach
Educational Leader
Explore Teaching Early

GET A HEAD START

Interested in teaching early? BVU’s Aspiring Teachers Academy gives high school students hands-on experience through workshops, classroom activities, and mentorship, helping you explore education before you even enroll.

A Closer Look

CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS

Teach what inspires you

Specialize in the subject you're passionate about or prepare to teach a variety of courses.

Specialized Knowledge

Develop expertise in your chosen subject through focused coursework, preparing you to confidently teach and inspire future students.

Hands-On Classroom Experience

Apply what you learn through field experiences and student teaching, giving you valuable real-world experience before graduation.

Licensure Preparation

Complete the coursework and practical experiences needed to prepare for teaching licensure in grades 5–12.

Your Career. Your Way.

Inspire the next generation in the subject you love.

Build the skills and experience to lead tomorrow's classrooms.