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Bachelor of Secondary Education in General Science

Flagstaff, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (General Science) at Montana State University is a programme in teaching science in grades 5-12.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in Secondary Education in General Science
Strengthen skills in learning development
Inclusive communication
Child wellbeing and education practice
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Middle school teaching
High school teaching
Tutoring

Curriculum

Four-year
120-credit degree for grades 5-12 science licensure. Ecology
Genetics
Animal physiology
Weather and climate
Structural geology and astronomy
With educational psychology
Assessment
Classroom management
Science methods
A lab safety seminar and supervised student teaching.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-year applicants need a minimum 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) for the last 3 years of secondary school
Transfer applicants with 24+ credits need 2.5
With a US associate degree 2.0. Official transcripts
Passport and proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 70
IELTS 6
Duolingo 95
PTE 56 or equivalents). Some majors have additional programme admission requirements.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school with official transcripts (original language plus certified English translation), Transfer applicants with college credit.

Language tests

IELTS 6
TOEFL iBT 70
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 56

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity or Passport
English Proficiency Evidence Where Applicable.

How to apply

Check requirements: first-year 2.5 GPA
English proof. Priority dates 1 March (Fall) and 15 September (Spring) through the official website. Apply online with the NAU international application and pay the 50 USD fee. Upload passport copy
Secondary and college transcripts (certified English translation)
English test scores. Show bank statements and the financial sponsor form to receive the I-20. Pay the 325 USD enrollment fee if required. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$31,622 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Flagstaff
Faculty or school	College of the Environment, Forestry, And Natural Sciences
Department	School of Earth and Sustainability
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarships, Bursaries, Or merit awards may be available to eligible students at Northern Arizona University. Eligibility, Award value, And application deadlines vary by scholarship and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Sept 2027
305 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.