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Middle and/or Secondary Education (BS)

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Middle and/or Secondary Education prepares undergraduate students for Kentucky certification in grades 5-9 or 8-12. P-5. After completing the pre-professional phase, students engage in a comprehensive curriculum that blends inquiry, action and advocacy to develop strong foundational teaching skills.
Type: Major
Format: In-Person
Credit Hours: 120
College: College of Education & Human Development
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Middle and Secondary Education (BS) Deadlines

Deadline for Fall Admission
Deadline for Spring Admission

The Department of Elementary, Middle and Secondary Teacher Education, in partnership with area schools, prepares teachers to be exemplary professional practitioners and scholars who are strong in their content knowledge as well as in effective research-informed teaching strategies. It is through the preparation of the strongest teachers that we seek to continually improve the quality of life for all in our community.

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More about Middle and Secondary Education (BS)

The conceptual framework focuses on three guiding principles – inquiry, action, and advocacy – as these are learned in the classroom, applied through habitual and skillful practice, and internalized as a means of solving problems and improving the lives of children, families, and communities. The teacher education program develops teacher education candidates who go on to enhance the lives of others by becoming critical thinkers, problem solvers and professional leaders who advocate for the principles of social justice and equity. 

TEACH Grant

Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides up to $4,000 per year to those who intend to teach in a public or private school that serves students from low-income families. Teachers must be certified in a high-need field. (Amount is pro-rated based on part-time or full-time status up to a maximum of $8,000 for graduate students.) 

Applicants must complete the FAFSA (although financial need is not required) and be admitted to the professional portion of the teacher certification program. Applicants must score above the 75th percentile on a college admission test or maintain a cumulative gpa of 3.25 for eligibility. 

Recipients must teach for a minimum of four years within eight calendar years of completing the teacher certification program. Those who fail to complete the service obligation must re-pay the loan, with interest charged form the first date of disbursement.

For scholarships offered by the UofL College of Education and Human Education, visit our Scholarships and Funding website

Accreditation: CEHD teacher education programs are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. 

For information on program accreditation, click here. 

Teacher education candidates should visit the Educator Preparation Program page and review the expectations listed under the "Review These Teaching Profession Expectations" section.

Questions about the online application should be directed to teacher@louisville.edu.