BA Education - Secondary Education

Course Overview Texas State University's Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers a Bachelor of Science in Education designed to prepare future teachers for initial Texas certification. The program combines rigorous academic coursework with extensive, hands-on field experiences in local school classrooms prior to student teaching. Students can specialize in Elementary, Middle Level, or All-Level Special Education, with additional certification options available across various grade levels and subjects. Key Program Highlights Leads to initial Texas teaching certification upon graduation Extensive field-based experiences in local schools integrated throughout the program Specializations in high-demand areas like ESL, Bilingual Education, and Special Education Requires formal admission to the Educator Preparation Program, including a background check Dedicated undergraduate advising for detailed course sequencing and degree planning