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Bachelor of Secondary Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
- Winona, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
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
- Develop subject knowledge in Secondary Education and evaluate learning approaches
- Communicate appropriately with learners
- And reflect on educational practice.
Career outcomes
- Middle and high school teacher
Curriculum
- Foundations of teaching and learning
- Educational technology
- Equity and access
- Assessment
- Content-area literacy and subject methods (art
- English
- Mathematics and others)
- Plus a major in the teaching subject and a student-teaching residency.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Official high school transcript (credential evaluation by an approved agency if it cannot be verified)
- No minimum GPA published
- English proof TOEFL iBT 72
- IELTS 6.0 or Duolingo 105 unless from a waiver country.
Accepted academic background
Official high school transcript (credential evaluation by an approved agency if Saint Mary's cannot verify it), Transfer students after transcript evaluation, I-20 needs financial documents and passport copy.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check requirements: official high school transcript and English proof (official website 2. Apply online through the Saint Mary's portal or the Common App. No application fee. Upload transcript (credential evaluation if it cannot be verified) and TOEFL iBT 72
- IELTS 6. 0 or Duolingo 105 unless waived. Receive the offer and pay the undergraduate deposit. Complete the Form I-20 application with financial documents and passport copy. Pay the SEVIS fee
- Complete DS-160 and book the F-1 visa interview a month before term. Arrive up to 30 days early for airport pickup and required International Center orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,390 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Winona |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $48,390 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $12,890 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6. An interview is required.

