Secondary Education
There are multiple pathways to earn a secondary education teaching license at the University of Arkansas:
- The Secondary Education Program offers a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching with majors in six subject areas.
- The STEM Education Program offers a minor and a teaching license in five STEM-specific subjects.
- The Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education prepares K-12 teachers in a wide variety of instruction areas.
Bachelor of Arts in Teaching (B.A.T.)
The Bachelor of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education offers five majors: English, Social Studies, French, German and Spanish.
Drama Education
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching in Drama Education that leads to licensure for 7-12 instruction.
English Education
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching in English Education that leads to licensure for 7-12 instruction.
Social Studies Education
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching in Social Studies Education that leads to licensure for 7-12 instruction.
French Education
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching in French Education that leads to licensure for K-12 instruction.
German Education
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching in German Education that leads to licensure for K-12 instruction.
Spanish Education
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching in Spanish Education that leads to licensure for K-12 instruction.
Minor: Teach a STEM Subject — Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Math or Physics
Undergraduate STEM majors can earn teacher licensure (grades 7-12) in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics or physics by adding the STEM Education Minor (15 credit hours) and completing an additional 18 hours of required education coursework. With individualized advising, all requirements can be completed within four years and the 120 credit hours required for graduation.
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
The Secondary Education M.A.T. program is a one-year, full-time program where students serve internships in area schools while completing courses for the graduate degree.