Program Overview

The B.S. in Education in Secondary Education is designed to prepare effective teachers for learners in the secondary grades (grades 6 through 12) and leads to initial teacher certification in mathematics, biology, chemistry, or physics for grades 6-12 in Georgia.

The program emphasizes advancement of candidate understanding of adolescent development, educational psychology, curriculum, assessment, and teaching strategies particular to the teaching of secondary mathematics or secondary science. Through yearlong clinical experiences, candidates apply all they have learned so that they can impact the learning of all of their students

Program of Study

The program includes 120-124 total hours (depending on concentration), including, at least, 33 hours of professional sequence courses. All students complete 60 total hours of General Education courses. The number of hours required for upper division courses vary depending on concentration:

  • B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education in Mathematics Education [120 credit hours]
  • B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education in Chemistry Education [121 credit hours]
  • B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education in Physics Education [123 credit hours]
  • B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education in Broad Field Education (Biology Emphasis) [124 credit hours]

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

This program is governed by two sets of admission requirements and deadlines: 1) Kennesaw State University's undergraduate admissions requirements and 2) the Bagwell College of Education admission policies for Teacher Education.

Please be sure to review both websites to ensure that you have met all requirements for program admission.

Contact Us

For more information about this degree program, please call 470.578.6314 or email Brian R. Lawler (mathematics) blawler4@kennesaw.edu or Brendan Callahan (science) mdias@kennesaw.edu.

For more information on undergraduate admissions, please call 770.423.6300 or email KSUAdmit@kennesaw.edu.

For more information on advisement in undergraduate education programs, please call Bagwell Advising and Student Success Center at 470.578.6105 or email BCOE_advising@kennesaw.edu.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Email your questions to the B.S. in Education Program Coordinator at bsedsmge@kennesaw.edu.

  • Education majors are advised in the Teacher Education Advisement Center (TEAC), which is housed in Education Student Services in Kennesaw Hall 1314. You may call Education Student Services at 470.578.6105 or email at BCOE_advising@kennesaw.edu.

  • Candidates can schedule advisement appointments online. Simply select "Education Student Services" from the "Academic Advising" column.
  • Candidates who have completed less than 30 credit hours must meet with their advisor each semester to have the advisement hold removed before registering for courses for the next semester. Candidates are also required to meet with their advisor before submitting their applications for admission to the B.S. in Education in Secondary Education Program and to the Yearlong Clinical Experience. Even when not required, it's a good idea to meet with an advisor, at least, once each semester to discuss course prerequisites, scheduling for the next semester, upcoming deadlines, and possible program changes.

  • No. If you have a quick question, you may email the B.S. in Education Program Coordinator at bsedsmge@kennesaw.edu or Education Student Services at BCOE_advising@kennesaw.edu.

  • All courses for the B.S. in Education degree program are listed on this website and in the undergraduate catalog. Courses that require a field experience or practicum indicate this in their course description.
  • The Yearlong Clinical Experience is an intensive and extensive co-teaching yearlong clinical practice in education. Under the guidance of a collaborating teacher and university supervisor and working in a diverse environment that includes students with exceptionalities and English learners, candidates practice professional competencies that impact student achievement. This experience includes regularly scheduled professional seminars.
  • No. The Yearlong Clinical Experience cannot be completed during a summer semester. Yearlong Clinical Experience I courses are only offered in the fall semester, and Yearlong Clinical Experience II courses are offered only in the spring semester.

  • You should contact the B.S. in Education Program Coordinator at bsedsmge@kennesaw.edu or Education Student Services at BCOE_advising@kennesaw.edu regarding your specific situation. Alternatively, you may view the entire Program of Study on this website.