100%
Online Option^
$270
Tuition Cost per Credit
2 years
Average Completion*
Prepare Students for What Comes Next
For many students, high school is where education starts becoming a pathway to a career. The Bachelor of Science in Education in Technical Education – Secondary Instructor Option at Athens State University prepares you to help students connect what they learn in the classroom with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities they’ll need beyond high school.
The program combines educational theory with hands-on experience to develop your skills in teaching, instructional planning, curriculum development, assessment, classroom management, and learning technologies. You’ll be prepared to work with secondary learners in educational and career-focused environments while building a foundation that can lead to opportunities across education, business, industry, government, healthcare, military, and nonprofit organizations.
Program Overview
Today’s secondary students are preparing for a rapidly changing world of work. They need educators who can do more than deliver information—they need instructors who can connect learning to real-world applications and help students see where their skills can take them. The Technical Education – Secondary Instructor Option prepares you to become that kind of educator. You’ll study the foundations of education and learning while developing practical skills in instructional design, curriculum development, assessment, classroom management, communication, and educational technology. The program combines theory with hands-on experience, allowing you to apply what you learn in authentic educational environments.
Whether you’re interested in teaching technical skills, supporting career-focused education, or helping students explore pathways beyond high school, you’ll build a foundation for a career focused on preparing the next generation.
Program Details
The Secondary Instructor Option combines educational preparation with practical experience designed to help you become an effective secondary educator.
You’ll explore areas such as:
- Foundations of Education — Examine the principles, purposes, and practices that shape today’s educational environments.
- Adolescent Development — Understand the academic, social, emotional, and developmental characteristics of secondary learners.
- Teaching & Learning — Explore how students learn and how effective instructors can support engagement and achievement.
- Instructional Methods — Develop strategies for planning and delivering engaging instruction for secondary learners.
- Curriculum Development — Learn how to organize content and develop learning experiences around meaningful objectives.
- Assessment & Evaluation — Develop strategies for measuring student learning, skills, and progress.
- Classroom Management — Learn how to establish safe, structured, supportive, and productive learning environments.
- Educational Technology — Explore tools and technologies that can enhance instruction, communication, and learning.
- Career & Technical Education — Examine the role of career-focused learning in preparing students for further education and the workforce.
- Hands-On Experience — Apply educational concepts and instructional strategies in real-world educational settings.
Secondary education can be a turning point in a student’s life. You’ll learn how to make learning relevant, engaging, and connected to the possibilities that await students after graduation.
This program leads to a Class B, Secondary Professional Certification
Your Career Advantage Starts Here
Secondary instructors have the opportunity to influence students at an important stage of their development—when they’re beginning to think seriously about careers, further education, and the kind of future they want to build.
As a technical education instructor, you can help students develop practical skills while showing them how those skills connect to real-world opportunities. And the instructional skills you develop can extend beyond the traditional classroom. Organizations in business, industry, government, healthcare, military, and nonprofit sectors all need professionals who can teach, train, and develop others.
Explore your career pathways with the B.S.Ed. in Technical Education – Secondary Instructor Option, including anticipated salaries, annual job growth, and even active job listings through the Career Concourse portal.
$59k
Secondary Teacher Estimated Entry Salary
$63k
Secondary Teacher Estimated Median Salary
Estimated salary and employment information based on labor market data provided by Career Concourse and is intended for informational purposes only. Actual salaries and employment outcomes vary based on factors such as experience, location, industry, and employer and are not guaranteed upon degree completion.
Admissions & Aid
Athens State University is proud to offer the lowest tuition of any public, four-year university in Alabama, making it possible to earn an advanced degree while keeping your education affordable. Combined with flexible online learning, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities, our Bachelor of Science in Education in Technical Education (Secondary Instructor Option) delivers exceptional value and a strong return on your investment.
Why Choose This Program at Athens State?
Life doesn’t stop while you’re earning your degree. That’s why the Technical Education bachelor’s degree is offered entirely online with the selection of certain courses, allowing you to complete coursework when it fits your schedule without sacrificing academic quality.
Built for Today’s Professionals
You shouldn’t have to choose between advancing your education and advancing your career. Athens State’s degree programs are designed with working professionals in mind. Flexible learning options allow you to pursue your bachelor’s degree while continuing to meet your professional and personal commitments.
Invest in Your Future The Smart Way
Athens State University is committed to providing an affordable, high-quality education. As Alabama’s most affordable public, state university, we give you the opportunity to earn an advanced degree while making a smart investment in your future, without unnecessary debt.
Learn from Experienced Faculty
Our faculty combine academic excellence with real-world business experience, bringing current industry practices into every course. At Athens State, you’re not facing the journey alone — our dedicated, knowledgeable faculty and staff walk alongside you each step of the way, providing personalized guidance and support.
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^This program can be completed fully online by choosing certain courses.
*Average completion time varies by student and depends on prior credits
transferred to Athens State and the number of courses taken per semester.
Please consult with your Student Success Coach and faculty advisor for your personalized plan of study.