Secondary Education Missouri University of Science and Technology

Overview

Missouri S&T isn't just an engineering school, it is also known for other specialties like Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, and Mathematics. In the Secondary Education program at Missouri University of Science and Technology, you'll earn a Bachelor of Arts or Science in your chosen concentration and be certified to teach grades 9-12 in Missouri.

Applied Mathematics

The degree program in applied mathematics develops your analysis and problem solving skills. In addition to mathematics coursework, the degree program has requirements in various areas where mathematics is applied such as computer science.

Biological Sciences

Teaching high school biology is a challenging but rewarding career. Missouri and many other states are experiencing a teacher shortage, particularly in rural areas, so there are plenty of jobs available! At S&T, students earn a B.A. in Biological Sciences while taking education coursework from their first semester. Experiences in schools are embedded throughout the program, beginning second semester freshman year. The program balances rigorous content knowledge with a commitment to building engaging learning experiences in small, interactive education courses.

Business and Management Systems

High school business teachers are responsible for courses including accounting, entrepreneurship, multimedia, web design, computer applications, and more. Teaching high school is a challenging but rewarding career. At Missouri S&T, students earn a bachelor’s degree in business while pursuing teacher certification. Experiences in schools are embedded throughout the program, beginning second semester freshman year.

Chemistry

Teaching high school chemistry is a challenging but rewarding career. There is a shortage of qualified science teachers across Missouri and the nation, especially in rural areas.  Students earn a B.A. in Chemistry while taking education coursework from their first semester. Experiences in schools are embedded throughout the program, beginning second semester freshman year.

Economics

Missouri S&T offers three paths to social science certification: a major in history, economics, or psychology. All result in a 9-12 teaching certificate for social science, which means you are eligible to teach world history, American history, government, psychology, and any other social science high school course. Teaching high school social studies is a challenging but rewarding career. Students earn a B.A. in Economics while taking education coursework from their first semester. Experiences in schools are embedded throughout the program, beginning second semester freshman year.

English

Teaching high school English language arts is a challenging but rewarding career.  Students earn a B.A. in English while taking education coursework from their first semester. Experiences in schools are embedded throughout the program, beginning second semester freshman year.

History

Teaching high school social studies is a challenging but rewarding career. Students earn a B.A. in History while taking education coursework from their first semester. Experiences in schools are embedded throughout the program, beginning second semester freshman year.

Physics

Teaching high school physics is a challenging but rewarding career.  At S&T, students earn a B.S. degree in physics while taking coursework to earn a teaching certificate in secondary mathematics. There is a shortage of qualified physics teachers across Missouri and the nation, especially in rural areas, so there are many jobs available.

Psychology

Missouri S&T offers three paths to social science certification: a major in history, economics, or psychology. All result in a 9-12 teaching certificate for social science, which means you are eligible to teach world history, American history, government, psychology, and any other social science high school course. Teaching high school social studies is a challenging but rewarding career. Students earn a B.A. or B.S. in Psychology while taking education coursework from their first semester. Experiences in schools are embedded throughout the program, beginning second semester freshman year.