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BSEd in Secondary Education

Loyola's secondary education program prepares you to become a high school teacher with the only field-based curriculum in the country

Gain experience in school settings right from the start of your freshman year, so that you'll have completed the equivalent of a year of full-time teaching by the time you graduate. Plus, your degree includes both a secondary education major and a major in an additional subject area. Choose from English, history, math, political science, or psychology*. No matter which option you choose, you'll be in-demand on the job market, with expertise in both teaching techniques and a subject area.

Upon graduation, you will earn an IL Professional Educator License, along with the English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement. All Secondary Education graduates are also entitled to the International Baccalaureate (IB) certificate, which lends richness to your preparation and opens the door to teaching opportunities in IB schools worldwide.

*Pursue secondary science teaching through a Masters degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in biology, chemistry, physics or environmental science.  
Learn more about the Secondary STEM Pre-Teaching Pathway and the LUC-Noyce Scholars program.

Pre-Teaching Pathway

Considering a career in teaching?

Join the Secondary Science Pre-Teaching Pathway and learn about the various options for earning a master’s degree at Loyola University Chicago and qualifying for an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) in Secondary Education. 

About the Pre-Teaching Pathway  

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Our Commitment to You

Upon graduation with a bachelor of science in secondary education from Loyola, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values necessary to become a high school teacher.

Knowledge

You'll develop a deep understanding of both content and pedagogy to provide developmentally appropriate instruction to all students. Plus, you'll have multiple opportunities to engage with diverse populations, including students with special needs and those labeled as English language learners.

Skills

You'll have accrued the equivalent of one year of full-time teaching experience through all the hands-on, experiential learning opportunities in Chicago's classrooms and community organizations, so you will be ready to be at the head of your own classroom. With the foundational knowledge from your Loyola education, you will utilize theories, data, and research practices when making decisions in your classroom and for your students and when assessing the effectiveness of teaching on learning.

Professional Values

As a Loyola-trained educator, you'll emphasize the importance of each of your students as an individual. You'll have high expectations for your students and values the experiences of diverse students. And you'll have the tools and training to address societal issues like inequitable resources and institutional barriers to success for all.

Program Faculty

Our dedicated Teaching and Learning Faculty are experts in their fields who will support students throughout each stage of the program. 

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Admission Requirements

Visit Undergraduate Admission to start your online application today.

Contact

For program structure and academics related questions, contact: Adam Kennedy, Program Chair

Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships

The School of Education and Loyola's Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their education at Loyola affordable. You can learn more on the Financial Assistance page.

What our students are saying

Admission Requirements

Visit Undergraduate Admission to start your online application today.

Contact

For program structure and academics related questions, contact: Adam Kennedy, Program Chair

Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships

The School of Education and Loyola's Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their education at Loyola affordable. You can learn more on the Financial Assistance page.