Secondary Education

A brighter future for all

Teaching middle, junior high, and high school students is one of the most challenging—and rewarding—professional experiences you can have.

After graduation with an Indiana University Bachelor of Science (BS) in Secondary Education, you will be prepared to help adolescents and young adults find their way, discover their strengths and passions, and prepare for adulthood and a productive work life.

You can complete a portion of an IU bachelor’s degree in secondary education at IU Columbus, then you will transfer to Indianapolis, Bloomington, or another IU campus to complete the required courses not currently offered in Columbus. 

Already have a bachelor's degree in a secondary teaching area? Take your life and work experiences and Transition to Teaching with IU Columbus. You can complete our secondary Transition to Teaching (T2T) program (offered through partnership with Indiana University Kokomo). 

IU Columbus/IU Kokomo Secondary Transition to Teaching Program Partnership

The Division of Education at IU Columbus and the School of Education at IU Kokomo offer IU Kokomo’s 18 credit-hour Secondary Transition to Teaching (T2T) program in partnership with one another.

Program applicants must meet one of the following:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale; or
• Graduate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area or related field in which the person wants to teach; or
• Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0-point scale, and five (5) years of professional experience; or
• Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution, and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.

Program requirements and course delivery modes for students for whom IU Columbus is their home campus:

Fall Courses

P510 – Psychology and Teaching, 3 credit hours (ENTIRELY ONLINE)

S503 - General Secondary Methods, 3 credit hours (ENTIRELY ONLINE)

Spring Courses

H520 – Education and Social Issues, 3 credit hours (FACE-TO-FACE ON THE IU COLUMBUS CAMPUS)

P507 – Assessment in Schools, 3 credit hours (ENTIRELY ONLINE)

Summer Courses

X501 - Critical Reading in the Content Areas, 3 credit hours (ENTIRELY ONLINE)

In addition, students are required to complete a student teaching placement (M550) for 14 weeks.

Why start secondary education bachelor's degree at IU Columbus?

You should start your IU bachelor's degree in secondary education at IU Columbus if you:

• Want to take classes on a friendly, welcoming campus that is close to home
• Live in the area and have a busy schedule with family or work responsibilities, making commuting to Indianapolis or Bloomington more challenging
• Want to avoid as much expense for commuting or moving as possible
• Would like to graduate with fewer student loans needed to pay your educational expenses