Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

Overview

The Secondary Education program at ACU trains you in the art and science of teaching youth while providing critical coursework to deepen knowledge and understanding of the field of education. Three key attributes of the program will prepare you for a successful career in education. First, the program emphasizes the integration of education principles across the teaching profession. You will learn that teaching is not compartmentalized but is a rich combination of research-based theories and hands-on practical experience. Second, the program emphasizes practicality. Through the lens of extensive experience, faculty provide you with timely and valuable glimpses into today’s youth. The final and most valuable attribute is the emphasis on mentoring. Because of the intentional small class sizes at ACU, you will be able to develop strong mentoring relationships with your instructors. This mentoring begins in the classroom and continues beyond graduation.

Why Secondary Education (Non-Certified) at ACU?

In addition to a faculty to student ratio of 17:1 and a rigorous and biblically integrated curriculum, ACU’s Secondary Education-Noncertified program offers several unique advantages:

• ACU’s education graduates are in great demand locally and abroad.
• Faculty in the department have an average of 20 years of experience in the field, meaning you are taught by leaders in education who have extensive experience.
• Small class sizes create a safe, comfortable setting to practice your teaching and hone your skills.
• God’s Word and His Truths are foundational in all coursework at ACU.

What will I study?

The Secondary Education program provides a biblical liberal arts foundation with an innovative approach to general studies that reclaims a Christian conception of the Liberal Arts, preparing students to be influential thinkers. Career-related focus areas will include:

• Adolescent psychology
• Curriculum and instruction methods for youth and adults
• Educational psychology
• Research informed teaching methods for youth and adults
• Special education methods for working with youth and adults with disabilities
• Classroom management
• Methods for teaching English language learners
• Options for Concentration in Business, Mathematics, English Language Arts, or History: Tailor your studies to specialize in one of these subject areas.

Career Paths

Graduates who meet the requirements of the Secondary Education-Noncertified program are prepared to:

• Write engaging age appropriate curriculum for various organizations
• Obtain master’s degrees in leadership, curriculum and instruction, administration, special education, or area of interest.
• Work with youth and adults in various church, parachurch, and nonprofit organizations.