Secondary Education
Quick Look:
46 credits; 27 credits of required coursework, 4 credits of pre-practicum experience, and 15 credits of full practicum and inquiry seminar.
Requires a second major in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences is required: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Geoscience, Physics, English, History, Mathematics, French* or Hispanic Studies*.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department: Teaching, Curriculum, and Society
Note: English and History majors will be endorsed for grades 5-12
*After the Class of 2027, endorsement will no longer be available in French or Hispanic Studies
Program of Study
A degree in Secondary Education from Boston College is distinct. It combines innovative theoretical approaches with firsthand experience working with high school students. Here you’ll learn how to think critically about education, how to teach various disciplines, and how to connect those disciplines to facilitate learning—all while applying your knowledge in local schools and enhancing your experience with elective courses.
When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to teach children in grades 8–12 in a variety of classrooms covering an array of subjects. Please note that English and History majors will be endorsed for grades 5-12.
Our Secondary Education program features coursework that covers leading theories and strategies in child development, learning, and instruction.
In the classroom, you’ll focus on:
Child, adolescent, and young adult development
Theory and instruction in curriculum that educates diverse populations and meets the special needs of all children
Methods of teaching a range of subjects to a range of students from various settings
Classroom assessment
Outside of the classroom, you and your cohort will spend your first pre-practicum at a nearby Boston public high school, where you will:
Learn the latest curriculum and instruction methods from Boston College faculty and veteran high school teachers
Participate in inquiry-based practice and receive feedback from onsite supervisors
Take part in student, faculty, and guest speaker panels
Learn more about student teaching here