Secondary Education (BSEd)
Loyola's secondary education program prepares you to become a high school teacher with the only field-based curriculum in the country.
Gain experience in school settings right from the start of your freshman year, so that you'll have completed the equivalent of a year of full-time teaching by the time you graduate. Plus, your degree includes both a secondary education major and a major in an additional subject area. Choose from English, History, Mathematics, Political Science, or Psychology. To be a Science teacher, you can specialize in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics in our dual bachelor's/master's degree program. No matter which option you choose, you'll be in-demand on the job market, with expertise in both teaching techniques and a subject area.
Your degree also includes English as a Second Language (ESL) and qualification for the International Baccalaureate (IB) endorsements, both requirements to work in Chicago Public Schools and many other school districts. You'll be fully prepared to help students and make a positive impact on their lives.
Program Benefits
- Get extensive classroom experience in diverse settings through Loyola’s partnerships with schools and communities.
- Graduate with eligibility for an English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement.
- Graduate from a fully accredited college that prepares students for licensing and advanced board licensure.
- Continually collaborate with faculty and students at all levels within your chosen specialty through professional learning communities.
- Earn a teacher certificate through the International Baccalaureate Organization (bilingual/bicultural, elementary and secondary education graduates)
Curriculum
In Loyola's Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education program, you'll earn a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts in an additional subject area. You'll obtain licensure to teach in English, History, Mathematics, Political Science, or Psychology. Students choosing Political Science or Psychology as their additional subject area are also required to complete a minor in History.
Biology and Physics licensure are earned through the five-year program, an accelerated bachelor's/master's degree in secondary education.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIEP 350 | Adolescent Literature 1 | 3 |
| ELPS 219 | American Education 2 | 3 |
| ELPS 302 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| TLSC 110 | The Profession and Our Program (TLLSC) | 1 |
| TLSC 120 | Bringing Language, Learning & Development Theory into Practice | 2 |
| TLSC 130 | Sequence One: 130 Community Immersion | 1 |
| TLSC 140 | Teaching, Learning and Leading for Social Justice | 1 |
| TLSC 150 | Constructive Learning Environments For Diverse Students | 1 |
| TLSC 160 | Analyzing Culturally-Responsive Classroom Instruction | 1 |
| TLSC 210 | Educational Policy For Diverse Students | 2 |
| TLSC 221 | Individualized Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners | 2 |
| TLSC 222 | Authentic Assessment and Instruction for Bilingual Learners | 2 |
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities | 0 |
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities | 1 |
| TLSC 310 | Language and Literacy for Diverse Students | 2 |
| TLSC 320 | Using Classroom Data in a Collaborative Environment to Advance Student Achievement | 2 |
| TLSC 330 | Discipline-Specific Literacy for Diverse Students | 2 |
| TLSC 340 | Teaching and Learning in an Area of Specialization | 2 |
| TLSC 350 | Teaching and Learning with a Global Framework | 4 |
| TLSC 360 | Developing Rigorous and Relevant Instruction & Assessment | 3 |
| TLSC 370 | Design & Implement Rigorous & Relevant Instruction & Assessment: Teaching Perform Assessment Prep | 3 |
| TLSC 380 | Teaching, Learning and Leading with Schools and Communities Internship: Student Teaching | 12 |
| Total Hours | 53 | |
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For Secondary Education and English majors only.
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For Secondary Education with either English or Mathematics only.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
English Subject Area
| Sequence 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (ELA) | 0 |
| TLSC 110 | The Profession and Our Program (TLLSC) | 1 |
| TLSC 120 | Bringing Language, Learning & Development Theory into Practice | 2 |
| TLSC 130 | Sequence One: 130 Community Immersion | 1 |
| UCWR 110 | Writing Responsibly | 3 |
| CORE | Historical Knowledge Tier I | 3 |
| ENGL | English Major Course | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| Submit required documentation and background check prior to program entry | ||
| Hours | 14 | |
| Sequence 2 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (ELA) | 1 |
| TLSC 140 | Teaching, Learning and Leading for Social Justice | 1 |
| TLSC 150 | Constructive Learning Environments For Diverse Students | 1 |
| TLSC 160 | Analyzing Culturally-Responsive Classroom Instruction | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| The Writing of Poetry | ||
| The Writing of Fiction | ||
| Writing Creative Nonfiction (Artistic Core) | ||
| ENGL | English Major Course | 3 |
| CORE | Quantitative | 3 |
| CORE | Theological & Religious Studies Tier I | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sequence 3 | ||
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (ELA) | 0 |
| TLSC 210 | Educational Policy For Diverse Students | 2 |
| TLSC 221 | Individualized Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners | 2 |
| TLSC 222 | Authentic Assessment and Instruction for Bilingual Learners | 2 |
| CIEP 350 | Adolescent Literature 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 293 | Advanced Writing | 3 |
| ELPS 219 | American Education (Historical Tier II) | 3 |
| CORE | Scientific Tier I | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Sequence 4 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (ELA) | 1 |
| ENGL 303 | Grammar: Principles & Pedagogy | 3 |
| ENGL 293 | Advanced Writing | 3 |
| CORE | Philosophical Knowledge Tier I | 3 |
| CORE | Scientific Tier II | 3 |
| CORE | Societal Knowledge Tier I | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sequence 5 | ||
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (ELA) | 0 |
| TLSC 310 | Language and Literacy for Diverse Students | 2 |
| TLSC 320 | Using Classroom Data in a Collaborative Environment to Advance Student Achievement | 2 |
| TLSC 330 | Discipline-Specific Literacy for Diverse Students | 2 |
| CORE | Societal Tier II | 3 |
| ENGL | English Major Course | 3 |
| ENGL | English Major Course | 3 |
| LANG | Foreign Language 101-level | 3 |
| Apply for One-Year internship by October 1 | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Sequence 6 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (ELA) | 1 |
| TLSC 340 | Teaching and Learning in an Area of Specialization | 2 |
| TLSC 350 | Teaching and Learning with a Global Framework | 4 |
| ENGL | English Major Course | 3 |
| ENGL | English Major Course | 3 |
| CORE | Theological and Religious Studies Tier II | 3 |
| LANG | Foreign Language 102-level | 3 |
| Take English Language Arts Content Area Test from the IL Licensure Testing Service | ||
| Hours | 19 | |
| Sequence 7 | ||
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (ELA) | 0 |
| TLSC 360 | Developing Rigorous and Relevant Instruction & Assessment (WI) | 3 |
| TLSC 370 | Design & Implement Rigorous & Relevant Instruction & Assessment: Teaching Perform Assessment Prep | 3 |
| ELPS 302 | Philosophy of Education (Philosophical Tier II) | 3 |
| ENGL | English Major Course | 3 |
| ENGL | English Major Course | 3 |
| CORE | Ethics | 3 |
| Apply for May Graduation in LOCUS by October 1 | ||
| Register for Educational Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) through Pearson Inc. | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Sequence 8 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities | 1 |
| TLSC 380 | Teaching, Learning and Leading with Schools and Communities Internship: Student Teaching (Engaged Learning) | 12 |
| Must have passed English Language Arts Content Area Test prior to Sequence 8 Student Teaching | ||
| Must pass edTPA | ||
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 132 | |
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Secondary English section of CIEP 350 Adolescent Literature is offered in the Fall semester only.
English Department Requirements
History Subject Area
| Sequence 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (Social Sciences) | 0 |
| TLSC 110 | The Profession and Our Program (TLLSC) | 1 |
| TLSC 120 | Bringing Language, Learning & Development Theory into Practice | 2 |
| TLSC 130 | Sequence One: 130 Community Immersion | 1 |
| UCWR 110 | Writing Responsibly | 3 |
| HIST | History Major Course | 3 |
| CORE | Literary Knowledge & Experience Tier I | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| Submit required documentation and background check prior to program entry | ||
| Hours | 14 | |
| Sequence 2 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (Social Sciences) | 1 |
| TLSC 140 | Teaching, Learning and Leading for Social Justice | 1 |
| TLSC 150 | Constructive Learning Environments For Diverse Students | 1 |
| TLSC 160 | Analyzing Culturally-Responsive Classroom Instruction | 1 |
| HIST | History Major Course | 3 |
| HIST | History Major Course | 3 |
| CORE | Scientific Tier I | 3 |
| CORE | Theological & Religious Studies Tier I | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sequence 3 | ||
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (Social Sciences) | 0 |
| TLSC 210 | Educational Policy For Diverse Students | 2 |
| TLSC 221 | Individualized Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners | 2 |
| TLSC 222 | Authentic Assessment and Instruction for Bilingual Learners | 2 |
| HIST | History Major Course | 3 |
| HIST | History Major Course | 3 |
| CORE | Artistic Knowledge | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Environmental Sustainability | ||
| Biodiversity & Biogeography (Tier II Scientific) | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Sequence 4 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (Social Sciences) | 1 |
| HIST | History Major Course | 3 |
| HIST | History Major Course | 3 |
| CORE | Philosophical Knowledge Tier I | 3 |
| CORE | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| SOCL 101 | Society in a Global Age | 3 |
| LANG | Foreign Language 101-level | 3 |
| Hours | 19 | |
| Sequence 5 | ||
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (Social Sciences) | 0 |
| TLSC 310 | Language and Literacy for Diverse Students | 2 |
| TLSC 320 | Using Classroom Data in a Collaborative Environment to Advance Student Achievement | 2 |
| TLSC 330 | Discipline-Specific Literacy for Diverse Students | 2 |
| PLSC 101 | American Politics (Tier II Societal) | 3 |
| HIST 299 | Historical Methods (WI) | 3 |
| HIST | History Major Course | 3 |
| LANG | Foreign Language 102-level | 3 |
| Apply for One-Year Internship by October 1 | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Sequence 6 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (Social Sciences) | 1 |
| TLSC 340 | Teaching and Learning in an Area of Specialization | 2 |
| TLSC 350 | Teaching and Learning with a Global Framework | 4 |
| HIST | History Major Course | 3 |
| CORE | Theological and Religious Studies Tier II | 3 |
| CORE | Ethics | 3 |
| Take Content Area Test in Social Science: History through the IL Licensure Testing Service | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sequence 7 | ||
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (Social Sciences) | 0 |
| TLSC 360 | Developing Rigorous and Relevant Instruction & Assessment (Writing Intensive) | 3 |
| TLSC 370 | Design & Implement Rigorous & Relevant Instruction & Assessment: Teaching Perform Assessment Prep | 3 |
| ELPS 302 | Philosophy of Education (Philosophical Tier II) | 3 |
| HIST | History Major Course | 3 |
| CORE | Literary Tier II | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Apply for May Graduation in LOCUS by October 1 | ||
| Register for Educational Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) through Pearson Inc. | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Sequence 8 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (Social Sciences) | 1 |
| TLSC 380 | Teaching, Learning and Leading with Schools and Communities Internship: Student Teaching (Engaged Learning) | 12 |
| HIST 398 | History Internship | 3 |
| Must have passed IL Content Area Exam prior to Sequence 8 Student Teaching | ||
| Must pass edTPA | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 135 | |
History Department Requirements
Mathematics Subject Area
| Sequence 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (Math Science) | 0 |
| TLSC 110 | The Profession and Our Program (TLLSC) | 1 |
| TLSC 120 | Bringing Language, Learning & Development Theory into Practice | 2 |
| TLSC 130 | Sequence One: 130 Community Immersion | 1 |
| UCWR 110 | Writing Responsibly | 3 |
| MATH 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CORE | Literary Knowledge & Experience Tier I | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| Submit required documentation and background check prior to program entry | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sequence 2 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (Math Science) | 1 |
| TLSC 140 | Teaching, Learning and Leading for Social Justice | 1 |
| TLSC 150 | Constructive Learning Environments For Diverse Students | 1 |
| TLSC 160 | Analyzing Culturally-Responsive Classroom Instruction | 1 |
| MATH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| COMP 170 | Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CORE | Scientific Tier I | 3 |
| CORE | Theological & Religious Studies Tier I | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Sequence 3 | ||
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (Math Science) | 0 |
| TLSC 210 | Educational Policy For Diverse Students | 2 |
| TLSC 221 | Individualized Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners | 2 |
| TLSC 222 | Authentic Assessment and Instruction for Bilingual Learners | 2 |
| MATH 212 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 201 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics & Number Theory | 3 |
| ELPS 219 | American Education (Historical Tier II) | 3 |
| CORE | Scientific Tier II | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Sequence 4 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (Math Science) | 1 |
| MATH 263 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Combinatorics 1 | ||
| Introduction to Probability & Statistics | ||
| CORE | Philosophical Knowledge Tier I | 3 |
| CORE | Historical Knowledge Tier I | 3 |
| CORE | Societal Knowledge Tier I | 3 |
| CORE | Artistic Knowledge | 3 |
| Hours | 20 | |
| Sequence 5 | ||
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (Math Science) | 0 |
| TLSC 310 | Language and Literacy for Diverse Students | 2 |
| TLSC 320 | Using Classroom Data in a Collaborative Environment to Advance Student Achievement | 2 |
| TLSC 330 | Discipline-Specific Literacy for Diverse Students | 2 |
| CORE | Societal Tier II | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of Mathematics | ||
| Geometry 2 | ||
| MATH 360 | Introduction to Game Theory | 3 |
| LANG | Foreign Language 101-level | 3 |
| Apply for One-Year Internship by October 1 | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Sequence 6 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (Math Science) | 1 |
| TLSC 340 | Teaching and Learning in an Area of Specialization | 2 |
| TLSC 350 | Teaching and Learning with a Global Framework | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Combinatorics 1 | ||
| Introduction to Probability & Statistics | ||
| MATH 313 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| CORE | Theological and Religious Studies Tier II | 3 |
| LANG | Foreign Language 102-level | 3 |
| Take IL Content Area Test in Mathematics through the IL Licensure Testing Service | ||
| Hours | 19 | |
| Sequence 7 | ||
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (Math Science) | 0 |
| TLSC 360 | Developing Rigorous and Relevant Instruction & Assessment (WI) | 3 |
| TLSC 370 | Design & Implement Rigorous & Relevant Instruction & Assessment: Teaching Perform Assessment Prep | 3 |
| ELPS 302 | Philosophy of Education (Philosophical Tier II) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of Mathematics | ||
| Geometry 2 | ||
| CORE | Literary Tier II | 3 |
| CORE | Ethics | 3 |
| Apply for May Graduation in LOCUS by October 1 | ||
| Apply for Educational Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) through Pearson Inc. | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Sequence 8 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (Math Science) | 1 |
| TLSC 380 | Teaching, Learning and Leading with Schools and Communities Internship: Student Teaching (Engaged Learning)) | 12 |
| Must have passed Mathematics Content Area Test prior to Sequence 8 Student Teaching | ||
| Must pass edTPA | ||
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 138 | |
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MATH 318 Combinatorics is offered every two years. If offered this term, you must take it.
- 2
MATH 301 History of Mathematics and MATH 344 Geometry are offered during alternative fall semesters.
Mathematics Department Requirements
Political Science Subject Area
Political Science Department Requirements
Psychology Subject Area
Psychology Department Requirements
Teaching, Learning, and Leading with Schools and Communities (TLLSC)
All of Loyola’s Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) degrees use the Teaching, Learning, and Leading with Schools and Communities (TLLSC) curriculum as their foundation. TLLSC is an approach that will help you stand out when you’re searching for your first job.
The TLLSC curriculum focuses on hands-on learning. Your studies will be built around four Cornerstones—partnering with schools and communities, classroom diversity, ongoing classroom experience, and participating in professional learning communities.
As you learn and grow, you’ll progress through the three Phases of the program. These phases will guide you through a comprehensive experience that will prepare you to make a difference with learners in diverse settings.
Additional Undergraduate Graduation Requirements
All Undergraduate students are required to complete the University Core, at least one Engaged Learning course, and UNIV 101. SCPS students are not required to take UNIV 101. Nursing students in the Accelerated BSN program are not required to take core or UNIV 101. You can find more information in the University Requirements area.
Learning Outcomes
You'll have accrued the equivalent of one year of full-time teaching experience through all the hands-on, experiential learning opportunities in Chicago's classrooms and community organizations, so you will be ready to be at the head of your own classroom. With the foundational knowledge from your Loyola education, you will utilize theories, data, and research practices when making decisions in your classroom and for your students and when assessing the effectiveness of teaching on learning.