BS Secondary Education

Course Overview This Secondary Education major prepares you for an Illinois State License to teach grades 9-12 in a variety of school settings. The program combines rigorous subject-area coursework with educational theory and extensive hands-on field experience, culminating in a full-time student-teaching internship. Key Program Highlights Graduate with an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) license in high-demand subjects like English, Biology, Math, and Social Science. Gain real-world experience through extensive field placements and a rigorous 16-week student-teaching internship. Learn from experienced faculty educators who bring years of practical classroom experience to their teaching. Leverage our unique location near Chicago for diverse clinical experiences in both urban and suburban communities. Join a 150-year legacy of excellence, with numerous alumni recognized by the prestigious Golden Apple Foundation for teaching.