Bachelor of Education in
Secondary Education
Under-
Program Overview
Love adolescents? Want to mentor youth and influence the lives of students in middle and high school? Passionate about your favorite subject? 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 teach upper-level students in either public or private school in Art (PK-12th grade), English (6th-12th grade), Math (6th-12th grade), Science (6th-12th grade), Social Studies (6th-12th grade), or Speech, Drama, Debate (6th-12th grade). Upon completion of the program, graduates have the opportunity to apply for certification. Applicants must complete the program, all key assessments and benchmarks included in the program, be admitted to the Professional Education Program, and pass the designated certification exams required by the state of Oklahoma. Because Oklahoma participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, candidates are eligible to transfer their teaching certificate to other member states, pending that state’s specific requirements. This degree is also recognized by many international and global schools, allowing graduates to pursue teaching opportunities abroad.
- Degree Plan for B.Ed. in Secondary Education - Art
- 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?
- A blend of core classes in the department of your subject area and pedagogy classes in the education department
- An earned micro-credential in the Science of Reading - More information click here
- An innovative learning environment that includes technology-enhanced learning strategies and Google Level 1 certification
- 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
micro-credentil in the science of reading
PED 307 – Secondary Literacy Intervention is a 16-week micro-credential course that is part of a comprehensive program of study designed to prepare teacher candidates to support adolescent readers in grades 4 through 12. The course is grounded in the science of reading and aligned with the expectations of Oklahoma’s Strong Readers Act (SB 362), ensuring that secondary educators understand how to identify and address reading challenges in content-area classrooms. Instruction focuses on key components such as phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, with attention to how these elements apply to older students who may need targeted intervention. Candidates will work with literacy screening tools, interpret assessment data, and develop strategies to support students who struggle with reading, including those with characteristics of dyslexia. Through a structured pre-clinical experience, candidates apply these strategies in secondary classroom settings. Upon successful completion, participants will earn a digital badge through Credly, demonstrating their readiness to implement evidence-based literacy practices that meet the diverse needs of secondary learners.
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.
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 Person Scholarship
General ORU Scholarships and Financial Aid
College of Education Scholarships