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Successful completion of the secondary education (8-12/P-12) program leads to the Bachelor of Arts and is the first step toward attaining certification to teach in one’s chosen field in a secondary school program (8-12) in Kentucky. Students completing the secondary education program must also complete a second major in their selected teaching content through the corresponding department. Students wishing to enroll in the secondary education program must follow the admission guidelines outlined by the College of Education and Human Services. It is suggested that freshmen or other interested students declare a pre-education major in secondary education. Doing so will enable the student to be assigned to a teacher education advisor. The advisor will be familiar with the current curriculum and admission requirements as well as any impending changes that may occur prior to the student’s admission semester. Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will qualify for an institutional recommendation for a Kentucky Provisional Certificate for teaching in the secondary grades (8-12) or in all grades (P-12) depending upon the selected teaching field.

What You Can Teach

Completion of the Secondary Education Program prepares students to effectively teach grades 8-12 in a variety of high school contexts. After completing all requirements, students are eligible for teaching certification in Kentucky or other states in the following fields:

• Biological Science
• Chemistry
• Earth/space science
• English
• Health Education
• Mathematics
• Music
• Physical Education
• Physics
• Social Studies
• Special Education (Requires a 2nd major in special education)
• Students may also enter the Secondary Education Program if they are seeking certification in one of the following areas:
• Art (Grades P-12)
• French (Grades P-12)
• German (Grades P-12)
• Health Education (Grades P-12)
• Music (Grades P-12)
• Physical Education (Grades P-12)
• Spanish (Grades P-12)