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May 21, 2026
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Undergraduate Record 2026-2027
Secondary Education, B.S.Ed.
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Return to: School of Education and Human Development: Degree Programs
The undergraduate major in Secondary Education prepares students for teacher licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Students select one concentration aligned to a Virginia teaching endorsement. Students who successfully complete all requirements for this state-approve licensure program are eligible for endorsement in English, mathematics, science (biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics), or social studies grades 6-12.
During the program, students learn effective strategies for teaching diverse learners while practicing those strategies in secondary classrooms. Experiential learning is a key component of the major. Students engage in a range of clinical experiences that reflect the diverse contexts for which they will be prepared to teach.
Residency Requirement (60 credits)
A recipient of a B.S.Ed. degree from the School of Education and Human Development must complete at least 60 of the 120 credits required for graduation at the University of Virginia.
Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement
Students must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all courses attempted at the University.
Minimum Grade Requirement
Students must earn a minimum grade of C+ in all courses required for the major. Students earning a grade below a C+ will be required to retake the course or its equivalent. Students must pass all credit/no credit clinical experiences to be eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Competency Requirements (12 credits)
- First Writing Requirement, 3 credits
- Second Writing Requirement, 3 credits
- Data Literacy/Statistics, 3 credits
- Cultural Literacy, 3 credits (choose one)
Area Requirements (24 credits)
- Mathematics and Natural Science, 9 credits
- Courses must be from at least two different departments
- Humanities, 6 credits
- Social Sciences, 9 credits
Major Requirements (56 credits minimum)
Core Coursework: (22 credits)
Concentration Courses (30 credits minimum)
All students will select one of the seven concentrations. Biology Education Concentration
Biology Concentration Coursework (6 credits)
Biology Concentration Internships and Seminars (24 credits)
Biology Content Co-Requisites
Students work with their advisor to select coursework addressing the following topics: - Biology I with Lab
- Biology II with Lab
- Ecology
- Botany
- Zoology
- Anatomy/Physiology
- Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
- Integrated Science
Chemistry Education Concentration
Chemistry Concentration Coursework (6 credits)
Chemistry Concentration Internships and Seminars (24 credits)
Chemistry Content Co-Requisites
Students work with their advisor to select coursework addressing the following topics: - Chemistry I with Lab
- Chemistry II with Lab
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Integrated Science
Earth Science Education Concentration
Earth Science Concentration Coursework (6 credits)
Earth Science Concentration Internships and Seminars (24 credits)
Earth Science Content Co-Requisites
Students work with their advisor to select coursework addressing the following topics: - Structural Geology with Lab
- Oceanography
- Meteorology
- Astronomy/Space Science
- Integrated Science
English Education Concentration
English Concentration Coursework (6 credits)
English Concentration Internships and Seminars (24 credits)
English Content Co-Requisites (18 credits)
Students work with their advisor to select 18 credits of coursework addressing the following topics: - Advanced Writing
- American Literature
- British Literature
- Media Studies
- World Literature
- English Elective
Mathematics Education Concentration
Mathematics Concentration Coursework (6 credits)
Mathematics Concentration Internships and Seminars (24 credits)
Mathematics Content Co-Requisites
Students work with their advisor to select coursework addressing the following topics: - Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Calculus III
- Probability and Statistics
- Algebra
- Linear Algebra
- Geometry
- Discrete Mathematics
Physics Education Concentration
Physics Concentration Coursework (6 credits)
Physics Concentration Internships and Seminars (24 credits)
Physics Content Co-Requisites
Students work with their advisor to select coursework addressing the following topics: - Physics I with Lab
- Physics II with Lab
- Modern Physics
- Integrated Science
Social Studies Education Concentration
Social Studies Concentration Coursework (6 credits)
Social Studies Concentration Internships and Seminars (24 credits)
Social Studies Content Co-Requisites
Students work with their advisor to select coursework addressing the following topics: - United States History I
- United States History II
- World History I
- World History II
- United States Government
- Economics
- Physical and Cultural Geography
General Electives (28 credits)
Students take additional coursework from across the university to reach an overall total of 120 credits. Advisors work with students to select coursework aligned to their area of endorsement. Total Required Credits: 120
Degree Requirements for Teacher Licensure
Students must complete all course, clinical, and licensure requirements to complete the Teacher Education program and to be eligible for licensure. A student may choose not to pursue licensure. Students may also be placed on the non-licensure track if their program performance precludes them from successfully completing the program’s clinical experience requirements. If the student is on the non-licensure track, the following policies will be in effect: - Students will not be eligible to return to UVA to complete a standalone student teaching placement to finish the state-approved licensure program. UVA students must be enrolled in a full-time degree program to complete student teaching and cannot return later to complete that requirement on its own.
- Students will graduate with a degree in Secondary Education. However, they will be given an “ineligible for licensure” designation in SIS. If students return to the university seeking a licensure verification form, the university will not be able to sign this form.
- Students will need to complete the 120 credits required for the degree. The 120 credits must include all major coursework and general studies requirements. The following requirements will be adjusted:
- Licensure requirements (exams and statutory requirements) will be waived.
- Internships will be waived.
- Students may not take the clinical experience seminar or student teaching seminar and will be required to choose substitute courses approved by the Director of Teacher Education.
Public Professional Licensure Disclosure
As a member of the State Authorizations Reciprocity Agreement, the University of Virginia (UVA) is authorized to provide curriculum in a distance learning environment to students located in all states in the United States except for California. (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6)& 34 CFR 668.72(n)). Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education at the UVA School of Education and Human Development, graduates may be eligible for initial professional licensure in another U.S. state by applying to the licensing board or agency in that state. Please visit the University’s state authorization web pages to make an informed decision regarding which states’ educational requirements for initial licensure are met by this program. (668.43(a)(5) (v)(A) - (C)) Enrolled students who change their current (or mailing) address to a state other than Virginia should update this information immediately in the Student Information System as it may impact their ability to complete internship, practicum, or clinical hours, use Title IV funds, or meet licensure or certification requirements in the new state. (34 CFR 668.402). |
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