High School
Education

Bachelor's Degree
with Teacher Certification

The teaching profession is perhaps one of the best examples of pursuing a career that is a true calling. As a high school teacher, you can empower your students to fully discover their skills and talents – and to realize their potential. Many teachers would agree that they learn from their students, too.
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The teaching profession is perhaps one of the best examples of pursuing a career that is a true calling. As a high school teacher, you can empower your students to fully discover their skills and talents – and to realize their potential. Many teachers would agree that they learn from their students, too.

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Application Deadline

February 1

National Candidates

May 1

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B.S/B.A./B.F.A
High School Education

Degree Details

These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan. For those interested in combining a master’s degree with their undergraduate teacher training, ACU offers a one-year M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning designed for ACU students who will complete a bachelor’s degree in education.

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Required Hours

Varies by field of study

Example Coursework

  • Educational Psychology
  • Secondary Management and Methods
  • Educational Foundations
  • English as a Second Language

View the catalog for a complete listing of courses

 

Application Deadlines

Early Application Deadline
November 1

Application Deadline
February 1

National Candidates
May 1

Available Teacher Certification Programs

ACU offers bachelor degrees with high school teacher (secondary education) certification in the following subject areas:

  • Biology – Life Science (grades 6-12) BS
  • Biology – Life Science with Composite Science (grades 6-12) BS
  • Chemistry (grades 7-12) BS
  • Chemistry with Composite Science (grades 7-12) BS
  • Computer Science and Mathematics (grades 8-12)
  • English (grades7-12) BA
  • History (grades 7-12) BS
  • Journalism/Multimedia (grades 7-12) BS
  • Engineering and Physics with Composite Science (grades 7-12) BS
  • Physical Science (grades 6-12) BS
  • Physics and Mathematics ( grades 7-12)  BS
  • Social Studies (grades 7-12) BS

Certification programs for all-level teaching:

  • Art (Early Childhood-12) BFA
  • Spanish (EC-12) BA
  • Theatre (EC-12) BFA
  • Music – Instrumental (EC-12) BM
  • Music – Vocal (EC-12) BM

NOTE: If you are looking for our Elementary or Early Childhood teacher certification programs please visit the following program page:

Elementary Teacher Certification

Program Success

Opportunities

Jenn Rogers

Clubs and Activities

Teacher education students can participate in a number of real-world learning experiences, including:·

  • Study abroad
  • Innovative schools site visits
  • Meaningful field experiences
  • Service-learning
  • Undergraduate research

What can you do after graduation?

  • High school teacher
  • Christian education teacher
  • International school teacher
  • Educational consultant

Jenn Rogers’ (left) own experience led her to form a nonprofit, World’s Okayest Mom

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