40 Secondary Education BA Degree Programs

Make an impact in a student’s life. Learn about the teaching and assessment strategies needed to help middle school students succeed in their studies.

Become a secondary school educator. As a student in the College of Education and Human Services, you’ll observe and assist in classrooms, learn to use a range of teaching methods and complete an entire semester of full-time student teaching. Secondary education majors choose a liberal arts or sciences discipline to focus their studies.

Our Secondary Education degree prepares candidates to work in the general education classroom at the middle and high school levels. Instructors carefully structure and coordinate field experiences, giving students the opportunity to practice several teaching methods that will prepare them for a successful student teaching experience and career. A signature part of the Secondary Education program at Loras is the Professional Development School (PDS). Each Loras student will participate in diverse field experiences in technology-rich public and private schools.

The Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education - English and Language Arts (Online) teaches reading, writing, listening, and comprehension to secondary education students. You will master these ELA skills so that you can implement effective lessons and learning strategies in 4th-12th grade classrooms.

Our Secondary Education and History degree has been designed to enable you to acquire specialized historical knowledge alongside practical and professional skills in Education. Become a confident communicator who can sift through the raw materials of history and present your findings in a classroom setting. You’ll learn to adapt your style to suit a range of audiences, from young people in schools to the wider community. 

The Department of Education provides students with an opportunity to gain a firm foundation in the elements of early childhood education, special education, and secondary education. As a student in the Thiel College Education Department, students will experience high-quality education programs based on the latest “Effective Schools” research that includes instructional teaching strategies based on the work of Robert Marzano, Jay McTighe, Grant Wiggins, Charlotte Danielson, and other current leaders in the field of education. As a history teacher, you’ll do more than simply teach the facts, events, and dates. You’ll also impart the ethical standards and wisdom developed over centuries of human history.

The Department of Education provides students with an opportunity to gain a firm foundation in the elements of secondary education. As a student in the Thiel College Education Department, students will experience high-quality education programs based on the latest “Effective Schools” research that includes instructional teaching strategies based on the work of Robert Marzano, Jay McTighe, Grant Wiggins, Charlotte Danielson, and other current leaders in the field of education. Work with students to improve their written communications skills and help them develop both an understanding of and a love for English literature and writing.

The Department of Education provides students with an opportunity to gain a firm foundation in the elements of secondary education. As a student in the Thiel College Education Department, students will experience high-quality education programs based on the latest “Effective Schools” research that includes instructional teaching strategies based on the work of Robert Marzano, Jay McTighe, Grant Wiggins, Charlotte Danielson, and other current leaders in the field of education. Biology teachers guide students to understand how things happen in the natural and physical environment and illustrate the simplicity of design that underlies the complex events that occur in nature.

The Teacher Education program prepares candidates for certification in grades K-12. The Secondary Education program requires 27 credits of Education coursework in professional foundations and studies and 13 credits during internship. Students apply for admission to the program after successfully completing nine credits of Education coursework in professional foundations. During the course of the studies, candidates may be asked to reapply to the program if their GPA falls below 3.0 in general course work and 3.0 in their selected content area(s) of endorsements such as biology, chemistry, communication arts, earth science, English, math, natural sciences, physical education/health, psychology, or social studies. There are separate degree requirements for each major and minor endorsement area.

The Department of Education provides students with an opportunity to gain a firm foundation in the elements of secondary education. As a student in the Thiel College Education Department, students will experience high-quality education programs based on the latest “Effective Schools” research that includes instructional teaching strategies based on the work of Robert Marzano, Jay McTighe, Grant Wiggins, Charlotte Danielson, and other current leaders in the field of education. Help students learn about compounds, elements, molecules, atoms, ions, and chemical reactions. Lead them in laboratory experiments that teach them the importance of the scientific method. Skills include decision-making, innovative thinking, listening, and oral and written communication.

The Department of Education provides students with an opportunity to gain a firm foundation in the elements of secondary education. As a student in the Thiel College Education Department, students will experience high-quality education programs based on the latest “Effective Schools” research that includes instructional teaching strategies based on the work of Robert Marzano, Jay McTighe, Grant Wiggins, Charlotte Danielson, and other current leaders in the field of education. It’s not enough to be good at mathematics in order to teach the subject. So, you’ll not only hone your skills in mathematical concepts and applications, but you’ll also acquire a solid foundation in educational methods, learning and development, and instructional technologies.

The Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Science Education will prepare you to teach any science class from fourth graders to seniors in high school. Demonstrate to your students how observation and investigation in science class can be applied to other core subject areas in school.

The Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Mathematics Education develop the patience and innovative strategies to teach simple math problems to complex concepts. Gain the tools, and even more importantly, the confidence to succeed as a math student. Become a math teacher is within your reach at Concorida.

The Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Social Studies Education provides students with skills and understanding to thoughtfully examine various cultures, practices, and happenings. Acquire your content knowledge in Concordia classrooms and your teaching experience in local schools as a student teacher.

The Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education - Mathematics (Online) help to enhance the STEM skills that are so needed by today's students for continued success in school and their careers. Gain the awareness to look at mathematics through the lens of a student so that you can make math accessible.

The Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education - Social Studies (Online) learns to teach various topics that are included in today’s social studies curriculum to elementary through high school students. You can create good citizens who will lead the future right in your own social studies classroom.