Program offered is a Bachelor.

The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Business Education (Eligible for Institutional Recommendation) is a degree offered by the College of Education in conjunction with the College of Liberal Arts for students desiring to prepare for a career in teaching grades 7 -12. The format and courses of this regionally accredited and Arizona-approved program are designed to maximize the content knowledge that the teacher candidate will possess upon graduation. The Secondary Education program is designed to prepare students for careers in middle schools and high schools. Students/applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. The student/applicant should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog, the University Policy Handbook, and an academic advisor to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experiences in the areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods, assessment, classroom management, and curriculum development. All courses are directly aligned with the Arizona Professional Teacher Standards and the Interstate New Teacher Support and Assessment Consortium Standards. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the teacher preparation program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through observational and practice-based experiences, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component.