Bachelor in Secondary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for in-state undergraduate students is $4,200 per semester; out-of-state tuition is $10,800 per semester.; the application deadline for Bachelor in Secondary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's) is Nov 15, 2026.

This programme prepares students to become certified secondary teachers for grades 6 through 12. It combines subject matter expertise with practical teaching experience in real classrooms. Students complete supervised residencies and student teaching placements in their chosen certification area. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based teaching methods and classroom management strategies.

Focus areas include Social Studies Education, Agriculture, Biology, Business Education, English Education, Mathematics Education.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including coursework in subject-specific education, teaching methods, and practicum experiences. Students complete two residency placements and a full-time student teaching semester.

Graduates enter roles as certified secondary teachers in public and private middle and high schools across the United States.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include official transcripts and a personal statement. International students must submit English proficiency scores.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically completed in four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 94% of applicants.

For more than 140 years, Northwestern State University of Louisiana has served students from its historic home in Natchitoches. What began as a long-standing Louisiana institution has grown into a university offering more than 100 areas of study, career-focused preparation, and flexible routes for traditional students, transfers, working adults, and military learners.

Academic options span technology, healthcare, education, the arts, public service, communication, criminal justice, English, and nursing. Programs combine classroom learning with practical experience. Nursing students develop clinical skills in healthcare settings, communication students can work in campus media and live broadcasts, and criminal justice students can apply their studies through internships. NSU also offers online study, graduate degrees, an Associate of General Studies, engineering technology, allied health, and Louisiana Scholars’ College. Classes average 15 students, with a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Natchitoches is NSU’s historic home, with modern facilities, classrooms, residence halls, student spaces, and specialized learning facilities. Students can choose from more than 100 clubs and activities and 14 NCAA Division I sports teams. The First Year Experience connects students with people, programs, and resources for academic success and personal growth. International students are part of the NSU community, including campus events created to welcome them. NSU also serves students at instructional sites in Shreveport, CENLA, and Leesville.