BSc in Secondary Education in Edwardsville United States | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The revamped secondary education curriculum at the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior emphasizes anti-racist principles and social equity. Aligned with Illinois' Professional Teaching Standards, this initiative incorporates the recently introduced Culturally Responsive Teacher and Leader Standards, supporting the state's goal to align teacher demographics with K-12 student populations within four years.
Aspiring educators seeking a 9-12 Professional Educator License receive comprehensive training through Arts and Sciences content courses combined with pedagogical instruction and field experiences from the School of Education. Most Arts and Sciences majors pursuing licensure can choose between two career tracks: their primary field of study or education. Both national and state labor projections (U.S. Bureau of Education and Illinois State Board of Education) indicate robust demand for high school teachers from 2016-2026. Like all SIUE teacher preparation programs, our secondary education track boasts an outstanding reputation for developing highly skilled educators, with graduates teaching in Illinois, Missouri, and across the country.