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Middle and/or Secondary Education (BS)

Prepare to teach middle or high school students in the subject you're passionate about. The BS in Middle and Secondary Education leads to Kentucky teacher certification for grades 5–9 or 8–12 while providing classroom experience, expert faculty and research-informed teaching practices.
Type: Bachelor
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

Prepare to become a confident, effective educator through strong partnerships with area schools, expert faculty and hands-on classroom experiences. You'll build deep knowledge in your subject area while developing research-informed teaching strategies that prepare you to make a lasting impact on students and communities.

Course Catalog

More about the program

CEHD Conceptual Framework

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. 

Accreditation

The College of Education and Human Development 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. 

Learn more about accreditation 

Prepare to become a confident, effective educator through strong partnerships with area schools, expert faculty and hands-on classroom experiences. You'll build deep knowledge in your subject area while developing research-informed teaching strategies that prepare you to make a lasting impact on students and communities.

View the track requirements

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

TEACH Grant

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant provides up to $4,000 per year for eligible students preparing to teach in high-need fields at schools serving students from low-income families.

To be eligible, you must:

  • Complete the FAFSA (financial need is not required).
  • Be admitted to the professional phase of the teacher certification program.
  • Score above the 75th percentile on a college admission test or maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25.

Recipients must teach in a qualifying position for at least four years within eight years of completing the teacher certification program. If the service requirement is not met, the grant converts to a loan that must be repaid with interest.

Learn more about the TEACH Grant

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