Bachelor of Education in
Secondary Education
Under-
Program Overview
The College of Education offers you a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree in Secondary Education in one of six areas. This degree will prepare you to earn your teacher certification and teach upper-level students in either public or private school in English (6th-12th grade), Math (6th-12th grade), Science (6th-12th grade), Social Studies (6th-12th grade), or Speech, Drama, Debate (6th-12th grade). Aligned with national and state standards, successfully completed programs lead to Oklahoma Teacher Certification and can be transferred to other states as well as internationally.
- Degree Plan for B.Ed. in Secondary Education - English
- Degree Plan for B.Ed. in Secondary Education - Mathematics
- Degree Plan for B.Ed. in Secondary Education - Science
- Degree Plan for B.Ed. in Secondary Education - Social Studies
- Degree Plan for B.Ed. in Secondary Education - Speech, Drama, & Debate
(Click here for information on certification in Music Education)
What can I do with a degree in SECONDARY Education?
- Teach students in middle and high school in public, private, and Christian settings
- Serve in churches and non-profit institutions
- Work in missions and international education
- Develop curriculum/product and sales
What are some of the core experiences?
- Active learning with experienced faculty committed to your success
- Small classes with personal attention
- Extensive (90 hours) classroom experiences throughout the degree program, including your first semester
- Learning-centered environments embedded in classroom conversation
- Attend classes in the College of Education and in your subject area department
What makes ORU’s SECONDARY Education program stand out?
- An innovative learning environment that includes technology-enhanced learning strategies and Google Level 1 and 2 certifications
- The opportunity to take up to 12 hours of graduate classes at no additional cost
- Nationally recognized mentoring program for ongoing support through your first year of teaching
- Faculty who model the integration of faith and learning, professionalism, and Spirit-empowered teaching
- The ORU experience—a challenging, supportive learning community
Fast-track program
ORU's Fast Track program offers you the opportunity to complete up to 12 hours of graduate course work as an undergraduate student…with no additional cost! For more information click here.
What about accreditation?
As a university, we meet the accreditation standards set by the Higher Learning Commission. The Secondary Education program meets certification requirements set by the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability.
Are there scholarships available?
Nearly 100% of our full-time, undergraduate residential students receive ORU grants and scholarships through academic achievement and through ORU’s premier scholarship opportunity of our Quest Whole Leader Scholarship.
- Quest Whole Leader Scholarship
- General ORU Scholarships and Financial Aid
- College of Education Scholarships (Applications available every spring for current ORU College of Education candidates)