• Candidates demonstrate proficiency in the 10 InTASC standards at the appropriate progression level(s) in the following categories: the learner and learning; content; instructional practice; and professional responsibility.
• Candidates use content-specific research and theory to design, implement, assess, and reflect on student learning.
• Candidates demonstrate skills and commitment that afford all K‐12 students access to rigorous and relevant curriculum specific to their diverse learning needs.
• Candidates model and apply technology standards to design, implement, and assess developmentally‐appropriate learning experiences to engage students and improve learning.
• Candidates demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills appropriate for educators.
• Candidates meet all institution and state requirements to be recommended for initial certification.

Jobs in elementary education are projected to grow 3.5% by the year 2028 nationally. The median annual wage is $54,350. The average wage in Missouri specifically is $54,280.

A Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education prepares you to teach classes specific to ninth through twelfth grade. You can also obtain special certification or pursue your master’s to increase your career opportunities. Some career paths include:

• High school teacher
  • Projected growth: 3.6%
  • Median annual wage: $61,660
• Career/technical education teacher
  • Projected growth: 2.2%
  • Median annual wage: $61,710
• Secondary school special education teacher
  • Projected growth: 3%
  • Median annual wage: $61,710
• School administrator
  • Projected growth: 4.1%
  • Median annual wage: $96,400

Drury GO secondary education majors choose Biology, English and Writing, or History as their certification content area, completing required coursework through the content department alongside education courses.

Clinical experiences, including a reading practicum, begin as early as your first year, with student teaching completed later in the program.

Yes. The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education is eligible for the Missouri FastTrack Workforce Incentive Grant.

Drury GO has a minimum requirement of a DU GPA of 2.75 or above and a professional GPA (EDUC coursework) of 3.0 or above. Prior college coursework, military training, and professional licensure are evaluated for transfer credit, which can shorten your time to graduation.

Tuition is $342 per credit hour, billed by the credit hour rather than a flat semester rate. Since the major requires at least 124 total hours, actual cost depends on transfer credit accepted and electives chosen.