
Rob Darringer, M.S.
Academic Advisor
Accounting, Education, Finance
Teaching middle, junior high, and high school students is one of the most challenging—and rewarding—professional experiences you can have.
After graduation with an Indiana University Bachelor of Science (BS) in Secondary Education, you will be prepared to help adolescents and young adults find their way, discover their strengths and passions, and prepare for adulthood and a productive work life.
You can complete a portion of an IU bachelor’s degree in secondary education at IUPUC. Then you will transfer to IUPUI, IU Bloomington, or another IU campus to complete the required courses not currently offered in Columbus.
Already have a bachelor's degree in a secondary teaching area? Take your life and work experiences and Transition to Teaching with IUPUC. You can complete our secondary Transition to Teaching (T2T) program (offered through partnership with Indiana University-Kokomo beginning in the spring of 2021).
Beginning in the spring of 2021, the Division of Education at IUPUC and the School of Education at IU-Kokomo will offer IU-Kokomo’s 18 credit-hour Secondary Transition to Teaching (T2T) program in partnership with one another.
Program applicants must meet one of the following:
Program requirements and course delivery modes for students for whom IUPUC is their home campus:
Fall Courses
P510 – Psychology and Teaching, 3 credit hours (ENTIRELY ONLINE)
S503 - General Secondary Methods, 3 credit hours (ENTIRELY ONLINE)
Spring Courses
H520 – Education and Social Issues, 3 credit hours (FACE-TO-FACE ON THE IUPUC CAMPUS)
P507 – Assessment in Schools, 3 credit hours (ENTIRELY ONLINE)
Summer Courses
X501 - Critical Reading in the Content Areas, 3 credit hours (ENTIRELY ONLINE)
In addition, students are required to complete a student teaching placement (M550) for 14 weeks.
You should start your IU bachelor's degree in secondary education at IUPUC if you:
Rob Darringer, M.S.
Academic Advisor
Accounting, Education, Finance
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