Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Teacher Education: Secondary Education

The Secondary Education emphasis prepares young men and women to teach students in middle and high school with customized training in one subject area: English Language Arts, History, Math, or Science. Students pursuing this emphasis will take 24 credits in that subject (with the option to minor in a second subject area). The 24 credits may come from general education required classes and electives and education methods electives, which provide not only the academic content knowledge of the subject but also the tools and techniques needed to effectively teach that subject to secondary students.

Program Requirements

Course
Hours
ED 141Exceptional Learners2
ED 212Introduction to Education2
ED 322Teachers and the Law2
ED 371Educational Methods and Materials3
ED 372Educational Tests and Measurements3
ED 473Student Teaching12
PS 302Educational Psychology3
PS 411Child and Adolescent Psychology3
Educational Methods Electives:
ED 232 Teaching Language Arts
ED 331 Teaching Reading
ED 342 Reading Assessment and Intervention
ED 252 Teaching Science
ED 341 Teaching Mathematics
ED 332 Teaching English in Middle and Secondary Schools
ED 422 Teaching English Bible
ED 432 Children’s Literature
ED 451 Teaching History
ED 481 Teaching General Music
ED 482 Christian School Administration

Students wishing to pursue Arizona state certification should plan to take HI 321 and HI 412.

14
ED090Education Practicum (2 semesters minimum)0
ED096Education Seminar (4 semesters)0
TOTAL42

Each Bible and Teacher Education student must participate in at least two ED 090 Educational Practicums before the Student Teaching semester.

Course
Hours
BI 102Hermeneutics
2
BI 103Dispensationalism
2
BI 202Foundations of New Testament Themes2
BI 203Foundations of Old Testament Themes3
TH 102Theology of Sin and Salvation 2
TH 111Theology of the Bible, God, and Man2
TH 202Theology of Angels, the Church, and Last Things3
TH 211Theology of Jesus and the Holy Spirit3
TH S0_Theology Seminar 1
TH S0_Theology Seminar 1
Approved Bible/Theology Electives10
TOTAL30
Course
Hours
EN 101 or EN 103Introduction to College English or English Grammar and Composition3
EN 102 or EN 104College Composition or English Composition 3
EN elecLiterature Elective*3
HI 101History of Civilization 13
HI 102History of Civilization 23
HI 211Baptist History 12
HI 212Baptist History 22
MA 101College Math3
OR 101College Success1
PH 201Introduction to Philosophy3
PS 201General Psychology3
SC 201Fundamentals of Nutrition3
SP 101 Fundamentals of Speech
3
TOTAL35

*Secondary English or Language Arts emphasis students should take EN 211, EN 212, and EN 221. The additional 6 credits will apply to General Electives.

Course
Hours
ED 103Fundamentals of Church Education 1
ED 152Foundations of Teaching and Learning1
MI 104A History of Global Missions1
PR 114Personal Evangelism and Discipleship1
PR 153Personal Media and the Christian1
PR 154Mentoring1
TOTAL6

At least 13 hours of General Elective courses must be completed. These general electives should help to complete the 24 hours needed in the student’s chosen teaching field. The student should consult his or her advisor regarding the choice of specific courses. Secondary English or Language Arts emphasis students should take all of the literature electives: EN 211, EN 212, and EN 221.

Student Spotlight

Mariah Yarnell

Mariah Yarnell

“After attending International Baptist College and Seminary, I was able to go back to my home state, Colorado, to teach. I currently teach at West Christian School as a third-grade teacher. I am also serving as a youth director’s wife at Victory Baptist Church in Montrose, Colorado.”

Your Future

Potential Careers Include:

  • Teacher in a public, private, charter or Christian school
  • International Teacher
  • Homeschool Teacher
  • Daycare or Preschool Worker/Administrator

The Seminary

Many of our graduates continue their education at International Baptist Seminary. We offer degrees in: