College of Education and Social Services

Department of Education

Secondary Education, B.S.Ed. for Teaching Licensure (Grades 7-12)

Be excited

Meg Zeigler with students in Thailand as a Fulbright Scholar

Looking up at the tower of Ira Allen chapel

Why are students excited about UVM's Secondary Education Program?

"My UVM experience has undoubtedly made me ready for the future, giving me real experience as to what it's like to work day-to-day in this field and in a school. You're building relationships. You're working with other teachers. You're working with the students. By the time you walk out that door with a diploma, you have every requirement and more for your licensure." Rob Stone '18

UVM's Secondary Education program provides students with supportive and rigorous learning experiences needed to become a teacher in middle and high school settings.

You will learn to develop engaging and relevant curriculum, value and respect the uniqueness of students and their families, and use assessment data to tailor student learning.

Multiple Field Placements

You will get plenty of hands-on experience in our program. UVM Teacher Education majors complete at least four community-based field experiences in a variety of school settings (rural, suburban, and inner-city) with continuous support and mentoring from our faculty advisors.

Dual Degree and Dual Certification/Endorsement

Students in our program actively seek ways to stand out when looking for jobs after graduation. Earning dual degrees is a great way to accomplish this goal. Plus you can earn dual certification in both a content area and a specialty area such as Special Education or Education for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (ECLD), helping you become the kind of teacher that employers want to hire. We also offer minors in Coaching, Computer Science Education, and Human Development and Family Studies.

Prepare to Teach Anywhere

UVM's nationally accredited teacher education programs enjoy reciprocity with many other states and provinces, so you will be prepared to teach almost anywhere. See our Licensure page for more information.

Technology Integration

We embrace the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) standards for teachers and students. The standards include attention to inspiring student learning and creativity with a commitment to meaningful assessment. Our technology integration course promotes curriculum design to enhance student-centered learning opportunities.

Research and Global Study Abroad Opportunities

Explore research opportunities by connect with our nationally recognized faculty, or pursue your own independent research project.

Learn about our unique and exciting study abroad opportunities in England, Finland, France, Hawaii, Portugal, and more. UVM's Office of International Education provides a full range of support services to assist you.

Accelerated Master's Program (AMP)

Our Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) in Secondary Education is a great option to earn a master's degree and gain licensure to teach (grades 7-12) in just one year.

We also offer accelerated master's degree programs in Special Education, Educational Leadership, and Counseling.