2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Secondary Education, B.S.Ed.
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The Secondary Education Bachelor of Science in Education program offers initial preparation degrees in the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, and Physics. This program is designed to support students who are interested in pursuing an initial teacher license. Graduates will be licensed in the concentration of their choice and eligible to teach in grades 6-12. For all concentrations, students must complete 124 hours. This program is offered on both the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses; however, some courses may only be offered on the Statesboro campus. Each concentration includes the same courses with the exception of a discipline-specific methods class. All students must participate in three semesters of field experience; hours in the field and expectations for teaching increase each semester. The final semester consists of a full-time clinical experience of approximately 600 hours. Most classes in this program are offered in-person; however, field placements are off campus. One class in this program (for all concentrations) is offered fully asynchronously. The average class size is 50 students across all three campuses. Students who are enrolled at the Liberty campus typically take classes on the Armstrong campus. Some courses may only be offered on the Statesboro campus.
Additionally, this program does offer a non-certification track in all the above mentioned concentrations for individuals who do not wish to purse initial certification.
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Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours
The Secondary Education Bachelor of Science in Education (Secondary Education B.S.Ed.) degree is a professional degree for individuals seeking initial teacher certification in Georgia. Additional admission requirements must be met to enter the Secondary Education B.S.Ed. Certification Track program. (See B.S.Ed. Teacher Education Admission Requirements ). Students seeking teacher certification are first admitted to the Secondary Education B.S.Ed. Professional Studies Non-Certification Track. This track does NOT lead to teacher certification. Upon meeting B.S.Ed. teacher education admission requirements at the completion of Field of Study, those students seeking initial teacher certification will be admitted to the Certification Track. Successful completion of all program requirements and all Georgia Professional Standards Commission certification requirements will prepare an individual to gain teacher certification in Georgia. Students must choose one emphasis area upon admission: - Biology Education
- Chemistry Education
- English Education
- History Education
- Mathematics Education
- Physics Education
General Requirements (Core IMPACTS): 42 Credit Hours
Please note that Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics concentrations have specific recommendations for Core IMPACT areas Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences and/or Mathematics and Quantitative Skills. See concentration for details.
Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours
Field of Study Requirements: 18 Credit Hours
For additional Field of Study hours beyond the Pre Professional Block, please refer to the chosen emphasis track. Pre Professional Block: 6-7 Credit Hours
Other Courses to Teaching Field: 12 Credit Hours
Biology
If a course has been taken in Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences, select additional 1000-2000 level BIOL or MATH course. Chemistry
If a course has been taken in Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences, select additional 1000-2000 level BIOL or CHEM course. History
Select 12 credit hours from the following courses: Physics
If a course has been taken in Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences, select additional 1000-2000 level CHEM or MATH course.
Professional Education: 6-39 Credit Hours
For Professional Education courses see below for specific requirements for certification and non-certification tracks. Areas of Concentration: 21-54 Credit Hours
Major Requirements: 9-21 Credit Hours
Please refer to the appropriate track and specific emphasis area’s Major Requirements subsection.
Additional Requirements (Non-Certification Track Only): 42-46 Credit Hours
Certification Track
Program Admission Criteria for Certification TracksSee B.S.Ed. Teacher Education Admission Requirements - Must be admitted into the Teacher Education Program and qualify for a Georgia Preservice Certificate.
Other Program Requirements- Must meet all requirements for retention in the Teacher Education Program and qualify for a Georgia Preservice Certificate.
- Must earn a minimum grade of “C” on all courses in Field of Study, the teaching field, and professional education; and maintain overall cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.
- Must earn a minimum grade of “B’” or higher in SPED 3332 Introduction to SPED in Middle and Secondary Grades or SPED 3333 Introduction to Special Education .
- Must successfully complete all field experiences.
- Must take courses in the proper sequence. Please note: some courses may only be offered on the Statesboro Campus or the Armstrong Campus.
- Courses in Field of Study must be taken prior to admission into the Teacher Education Program.
- Take only one practicum course per semester.
- Must meet requirements for admission to Student Teaching, (see catalog section, Admission to Student Teaching).
- Must successfully complete assessments identified at each program transition point.
Professional Education: 39 Credit Hours
Areas of Concentration: 21 Credit Hours
Biology Concentration (Certification Track)
Specific Core IMPACT Recommendation (Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences)
Major Requirements: 21 Credit Hours
Chemistry Concentration (Certification Track)
Specific Core IMPACT Recommendation (Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences)
Major Requirements: 21 Credit Hours
English Concentration (Certification Track)
Major Requirements: 21 Credit Hours
History Concentration (Certification Track)
Major Requirements: 21 Credit Hours
Mathematics Concentration (Certification Track)
Specific Core IMPACT Recommendation (Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences)
Specific Core IMPACT Recommendation (Mathematics and Quantitative Skills)
Major Requirements: 21 Credit Hours
Physics Concentration (Certification Track)
Specific Requirements (Mathematics and Quantitative Skills)
Specific Requirements (Technology, Mathematics & Sciences)
Major Requirements: 21 Credit Hours
Select 11 hours from the following courses
Can only take one class from the ASTR block if pre-requisites are met. Non-Certification Track
Program Admission Criteria for Professional Studies Non-Certification Tracks.- Must meet all University Admission Requirements
- This program does NOT lead to teacher certification. Upon meeting teacher education program admission requirements, those seeking teacher certification will move into the B.S.Ed. Secondary Education Certification track program.
Other Program Requirements- Must choose Option 1 or 2 in Major Requirements.
- Must identify a career path with their academic advisor
To graduate with B.S.Ed. Professional Studies Secondary Education Non-Certification, a student must: - Successfully complete the program of study as outlined in the catalog;
- Be in good standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Professional Education: 6 Credit Hours
Areas of Concentration: 54 Credit Hours
Biology Concentration (Non-Certification Track)
Specific Core IMPACT Recommendation (Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences)
Major Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
Additional Requirements Credit Hours: 45
See Option 1 or 2. The selected option must include at least 21 credit hours of upper division courses. Option 1: - 3-36 credit hours of Professional Education and Biology concentration courses from the certification track
- 9 credit hours from the following content areas: BIOL; BCHM; ITEC; READ; TCLD.
- 0-33 credit hours of guided electives towards an additional concentration or minor
Option 2:Complete two 15 credit hour minors from the following: Biology; Biochemistry; Mathematical Science (advisor approval required), and 15 credit hours from the following content areas: BIOL; BCHM; ITEC; READ; TCLD. Chemistry Concentration (Non-Certification Track)
Specific Core IMPACT Recommendation (Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences)
Major Requirements:12 Credit Hours
Additional Requirements: 42 Credit Hours
See Option 1 or 2. The selected option must include at least 21 credit hours of upper division courses. Option 1: - 3-36 credit hours of Professional Education and Chemistry concentration courses from the certification track
- 6 credit hours from the following content areas: CHEM; BCHM; ITEC; PHYS; READ; TCLD.
- 0-33 credit hours of guided electives towards an additional concentration or minor
Option 2:Complete two 15 credit hour minors from the following: Chemistry; Biochemistry; Physics. (advisor approval required), and 12 credit hours from the following content areas: CHEM; BCHM; ITEC; PHYS; READ; TCLD. English Concentration (Non-Certification Track)
Major Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
Additional Requirements Credit Hours: 45
See Option 1 or 2. The selected option must include at least 21 credit hours of upper division courses. Option 1: - 3-36 credit hours of Professional Education and English concentration courses from the certification track
- 9 credit hours from the following content areas: ENGL; ITEC; READ; TCLD.
- 0-33 credit hours of guided electives towards an additional concentration or minor
Option 2:Complete two 15 credit hour minors from the following: English; Applied Linguistics; Instructional Design and Technology; Comparative Literature; Writing (advisor approval required), and 15 credit hours from the following content areas: ENGL; ITEC; READ; TCLD. History Concentration (Non-Certification Track)
Major Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
Additional Requirements: 45 Credit Hours
See Option 1 or 2. The selected option must include at least 21 credit hours of upper division courses. Option 1: - 3-36 credit hours of Professional Education and History concentration courses from the certification track
- 9 credit hours from the following content areas: HIST; ECON; GEOG; ITEC; POLS; READ; TCLD.
- 0-33 credit hours of guided electives towards an additional concentration or minor
Option 2:Complete two 15 credit hour minors from the following: History; Geography; Political Science; Instructional Design and Technology; Asian Studies; Latin American Studies; Economics (advisor approval required), and 15 credit hours from the following content areas: HIST; ECON; GEOG; ITEC; POLS; READ; TCLD. Mathematics Concentration (Non-Certification Track)
Specific Core IMPACT Recommendation (Mathematics and Quantitative Skills)
Specific Core IMPACT Recommendation (Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences)
Major Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
Additional Requirements: 45 Credit Hours
See Option 1 or 2. The selected option must include at least 21 credit hours of upper division courses. Option 1: - 3-36 credit hours of Professional Education and Mathematics concentration courses from the certification track
- 9 credit hours from the following content areas: MATH, STAT.
- 0-33 credit hours of guided electives towards an additional concentration or minor
Option 2:Complete two 15 credit hour minors from the following: Mathematical Sciences; Instructional Technology; Statistics (advisor approval required), and 15 credit hours from the following course options: MATH; ITEC; STAT. Physics Concentration (Non-Certification Track)
Specific Core IMPACT Recommendation (Mathematics and Quantitative Skills)
Specific Core IMPACT Recommendation (Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences)
Major Requirements: 14 Credit Hours
Additional Requirements: 46 Credit Hours
See Option 1 or 2. The selected option must include at least 21 credit hours of upper division courses. Option 1: - 3-36 credit hours of Professional Education and Physics concentration courses from the certification track
- 10 credit hours from the following content areas: PHYS; ASTR; CHEM.
- 0-33 credit hours of guided electives towards an additional concentration or minor
Option 2:Complete two 15 credit hour minors from the following: Physics; Chemistry (advisor approval required), and 16 credit hours from the following content areas: PHYS; ASTR; CHEM. Advisement
Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement catalog page. |
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