Degrees and Requirements
Undergraduate Programs
Please refer to the outlines of degree requirements in this catalog.
Majors
Bachelor of Science in Education
- Elementary Education
- Elementary Education with Gifted & Talented
- Middle Grades Mathematics
- Secondary English, Language Arts, Reading
- Secondary Science
- Secondary Mathematics
- Secondary Social Studies
- All Level Special Education
- All Level Spanish
- Integrated Studies
Minors
- Educational Psychology Minor
- Leadership Studies Minor
- Informal Education Minor
- Educational Studies
Degree Requirements
Bachelor's Degrees
Teacher certification programs are available through several undergraduate degree programs conferred by the different colleges and schools of the University. Requirements for teacher certification concerning the various programs listed below are available in the Office of Professional Practice.
- Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Education) Degree
The B.S. in Education degree is conferred by the School of Education. Both certification and non-certification programs are available with this degree.
General Studies Requirements for Certification Programs
The School of Education offers two routes to complete the general studies requirements for each certification program. They are as follow:
- Traditional Core
- Baylor Interdisciplinary Core (BIC)
If a student wishes to pursue the BIC core, after receiving acceptance to Baylor University, students may apply for the BIC program. An application may be printed from the website. The application and essay should be mailed to the address listed below, or you may complete an application, including the required essay, on-line.
Baylor Interdisciplinary Core
One Bear Place #97350
Waco, Texas 76798-7350
Phone: 254-710-3981
e-mail: BIC_Admissions@baylor.edu
website: www.baylor.edu/bic/
Students can also choose to follow the more traditional non-BIC route to fulfill the basic studies requirements. This is especially designed for students entering with completed hours such as transfer students and freshman with considerable credit by examination.
Note: The detailed certification programs that follow indicate the General Studies requirements for both the BIC and non-BIC Routes.