Our average class size is 16 students allowing more interaction with faculty.
Midway University’s B.A. in Secondary Education (Grades 8-12) prepares you for high school teaching in Biology, English, or Mathematics. While core curriculum develops your general knowledge in the areas of critical thinking, literacy, mathematics, natural sciences, art and humanities, and the social sciences, elective coursework explores your specific field.
Upon completion of this secondary teacher education program, you will be ready to seek certification to be a teacher in Kentucky. Students wishing to seek certification in other states should contact that state’s teacher certification granting agency for information on specific requirements.
Once students have met admissions requirements and are accepted into Midway University, they will need to apply for acceptance into the Teacher Education program.
*This program is offered on-campus and online with the exception of the Biology area of emphasis, which can only be completed on-campus.
Why Choose Midway Middle Grades Education?
There are three areas of emphasis for students in Secondary Education. Students may also choose the Learning Behavior Disorders Add-on.
This Secondary Education degree is designed to help you become a biology teacher who is able to teach grades 8-12. As you move into your elective coursework, you will become well-versed in all elements of teaching high school biology.
Midway's program is designed to help you meet the requirements to be an English teacher while learning the skills and knowledge you need to teach students in grades 8-12.
This program is designed to help you become a well-rounded high school math teacher. You will take classes in critical thinking, literacy, mathematics, art and humanities, natural sciences, and the social sciences to help build your general knowledge.
Learning and Behavioral Disorders (LBD) is an additional 21 credit hours add-on concentration that any education major can add to their major.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be about 64,000 openings for high school teachers each year, on average, over the next decade.
The median annual wage for high school teachers was $64,580 in May 2024.
Midway University makes every effort to ensure state licensure or certification information is current; however, state requirements may change.
If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Kentucky, you should contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program.
We provide comprehensive resources to ensure you are ready to enter the classroom as a certified teacher.
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We offer a simple online application process. Create your account, submit all materials and track your application status conveniently online. Admissions Counselors are available to assist you with the application process and answer any questions you may have about Midway University and our programs. Give them a call at 1.800.952.4122 or email admissions@midway.edu.
Let your Admissions Counselor know if you are interested in pursuing Option 9 though one of our school district partnership agreements.
Students are eligible as “full-time and “part-time” students for Federal loans and may be eligible for Federal and/or State grants. (A full-time student is a student taking 12 credit hours or more per term; a part-time student is a student taking 6-12 credit hours.)
Visit Financial Aid page for more details.
Midway University works hard to provide quality degree programs at an affordable price for our students. Students can view our Tuition and Fees Schedule online.
Make sure you get the whole picture before making your decision. First, complete your FAFSA so you can see what financial aid you are eligible to receive and complete your application. Once you are admitted to Midway University, you can meet with our Financial Aid Office to discuss all the eligible aid (federal, state and institutional) that you have access to and apply for scholarships. This is the only way to figure out the true cost and if you will have any out-of-pocket expenses to cover.
Midway University accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions that are 100-level or higher with a grade of “C” or better. At the time of admission, our Admissions Counselors will provide an unofficial evaluation of your transfer credit. An official evaluation will be completed by the Registrar’s Office after acceptance.
Traditional students may declare a major that is only offered online following the guidelines of the online major policy in the academic catalog.
Faith Summers is majoring in secondary education with a concentration in math at Midway University. Taking her skills beyond the classroom and into an international setting, she is currently teaching in Honduras at a school supported by a mission organization. She works one-on-one with a student learning how to read in Spanish, helping him build skills from the ground up.
Alongside her academic studies, Faith is deeply committed to mentorship and building student confidence, working with students who have faced significant challenges and limited access to educational resources. Through patience, encouragement, and a focus on growth, she strives to create a safe and supportive learning environment where every student feels capable of success.
Her goal is to continue teaching internationally, which inspired her decision to focus on math as a universal subject. With a strong commitment to education and service, Faith combines her classroom learning with meaningful, hands-on experience to make a lasting impact on her students’ lives.
Faith spent her first two years on campus and then relocated to Honduras and is continuing her education online.
Faith Summers, Elementary Education (Math concentration)