Secondary Education
Secondary Education
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
Concentrations Offered
Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies
Top 5 Reasons to Study
Core
Skills
- Applying learning theory principles and research-based instructional strategies to support student learning and well-being
- Knowledge of the instructional cycle and how to plan and assess in secondary educational settings
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with educators, students and families
Sample
Jobs
- Secondary School Teacher
- Instructional Coach
- Instructional Coordinator
- Instructional Consultant
- Curriculum Developer
Successful Career Outcomes
Top
Employment
Industries
- Public and private schools across the U.S.
- Education technology companies
- Textbook and other content publishers
- Educational organizations, such as libraries and museums
- Department of Defense, which hires educators to teach internationally
Brag
Points
- 100% of teacher education students are placed in a student-teaching internship prior to graduation.
- Our prestigious Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program provides full tuition, housing, dining, a study-abroad experience and more.
- After three years of teaching, educators can complete the National Board Certification process and earn a $6,000-$10,000 annual bonus in MS public schools. We offer support to teachers seeking certification through our World Class Teaching Program.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Partnership Middle School on MSU’s campus
- Clinical experiences in at least two different public schools and two different grade levels
- Hands-on teaching that progresses from one-on-one instruction to small groups to full-class settings
Spotlight
A hallmark of the program is the student-teaching internship, which provides real-world classroom experience under the mentorship of certified secondary educators. During your internship, you will observe, assist and gradually assume full responsibility for classroom instruction.
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Alumni
Success
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, or NBPTS, ranks Mississippi State No. 12 nationwide for number of National Board Certified Teachers, with 997 MSU alumni having earned the prestigious certification.
Student
Testimonial
“Being a part of the College of Education at Mississippi State has been influential in shaping me into who I am today. As a secondary education major, I have learned so much about the education system and how we, as people, interact and learn from each other. I am proud to be a part of the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP), as it has shown me the beauty of learning and teaching in Mississippi, as well as guiding me through my years in college.”
—Audrie Sifford
Secondary Education | Flowood, Mississippi