Bachelor in Secondary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Secondary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's), tuition fees are 49,970 USD per year.

This programme trains students to become secondary school teachers by combining a subject major with teacher certification. Students take courses in a chosen academic subject and meet state licensure requirements. Each term lasts 18 days, with one course studied at a time. The block plan supports deep focus and intensive learning. Classes are small and interactive, encouraging strong connections with professors and classmates from varied backgrounds.

Students complete a subject major and education coursework to meet Iowa teacher licensure requirements. The programme includes practicum experiences and student teaching in the senior year.

Graduates typically enter secondary school teaching positions in subjects such as mathematics, science, English, and social studies.

Students must complete EDU 215 Educational Psychology and two additional 200-level education courses. Admission to the Teacher Education Program requires a minimum GPA and submission of application materials.

On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 81% of applicants.

For nearly 50 years, Cornell College has organized its campus around One Course At A Time. Students take one class for 18 days before beginning the next, creating extended periods for engagement with a subject, hands-on learning, and relationships with professors and classmates. The approach is designed to support deeper study and the confidence that comes from concentrating fully on one course.

Cornell offers students room to shape an individual academic path. Students may pursue majors such as Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or Spanish, and many double major. Academic and professional interests extend into areas including engineering, art, and infectious disease research, with students gaining experience through internships and other practical opportunities. The block plan can also make it easier to connect intensive coursework with projects, classes, and campus activities.

The college occupies a hilltop campus in Mount Vernon, Iowa, known within Cornell as the Hilltop. Campus visits can include student-guided tours, class attendance, meetings with professors or coaches, and time at the Hilltop Café. International students are welcomed each year and can receive help through the application process. They should also consider how the 18-day course format fits their preferred pace of study and plan for Iowa's changing weather, which moves through all four seasons.