Bachelor of Science in Education with Concentration in Secondary Education - Physics University of Central Missouri, USA

Physics is the science we use to explore the deepest workings of the universe. By becoming a high school physics teacher, you can incite curiosity and a passion for knowledge in generations of students. Create a welcoming, exciting classroom — the kind you always looked forward to in school — with the Secondary Education BSE in Physics program at the University of Central Missouri.

Your Secondary Education BSE in Physics is part of UCM's Science Education program, which is accredited by the National Association of Science Teachers (NSTA).

You’ll train in our science education labs, designed specifically with pre-service teachers’ needs in mind and get extensive field experience using leading educational techniques and tools. Walk into your own classroom ready to open minds to the wonders of the natural world.

What you will study

Your physics teacher training at the University of Central Missouri will give you a solid grounding in the content area — and tools to communicate it effectively. Learn how to choose your teaching methods and adapt them to an array of student needs. Plus, you’ll gain insight into the adolescent mind with courses in development and psychology.

UCM’s Secondary Education BSE program will teach you how to design “minds-on, hands-on” curricula to fully engage your future students. You’ll be able to guide them as they explore scientific phenomena, collect and analyze data, use modeling to solve math problems and conduct and present experiments.

Our future physics teachers begin their four-year bachelor’s degree program studying a wide array of topics to ensure a well-rounded undergraduate education. You’ll gradually focus on physics and educational theory and application. As you progress through the program, you’ll spend an increasing amount of time putting your training into practice in local classrooms.

Your classes may include:

• Computer Programming
• Thermodynamics
• Educational Psychology
• Introduction to English Language Learners and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy