Prepare to Teach, Lead, and Inspire.
Earn your online secondary education degree from Buena Vista University and prepare to teach grades 5–12. With flexible online learning and personalized support, you'll graduate ready to pursue teacher licensure and lead with confidence.
Why Choose BVU Online
Designed for busy adults, transfer students, and students seeking flexibility, BVU Online helps you earn your degree while balancing your goals, commitments, and career. With affordable, career-focused programs and personalized support, you can build skills, increase your earning potential, and take the next step toward your future.
Learn Anytime
Study from anywhere with flexible, asynchronous online coursework that fits your schedule.
Personalized Support
Receive one-on-one support from dedicated faculty and academic advisors from enrollment through graduation.
Small Classes. Big Connections.
Learn in small classes where meaningful connections and personalized attention help you succeed.
Flexible Pathways
Transfer eligible credits and choose a full-time or part-time pace that helps you finish your bachelor's degree.
Quick Facts
Whether you're starting college or completing a degree you previously began, BVU Online meets you where you are.
- 100% Online
- 7.5-Week Terms
- Seamless Transfer: Transfer up to 60 credits from an accredited community college or up to 90 credits from an accredited four-year college or university—up to a maximum of 90 total transfer credits.
- Six Start Dates Throughout the Year
Whether you're starting college, returning after time away, or completing a degree you previously began, BVU Online meets you where you are.
CHOOSE YOUR TEACHING AREA
Customize your path by focusing on the subject you want to teach:
Ag Education• All Social Sciences • Business • English •English/Language Arts
You can also add endorsements in high-demand areas like Special Education or Reading.
BVU secondary education graduates go far.
Where this degree can take you
You're Online, But Never on Your Own
At BVU, online students are part of a supportive learning community. Whether you need help planning your courses, transferring credits, improving your writing, or preparing for your next career move, you'll have a team ready to help every step of the way.
Learn more about the BVU Online student experience.
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
Your coursework is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed for success in your field. Click here for complete program requirements and course descriptions in the Academic Catalog.
- All Science for Secondary Education (B.S.)
- All Social Science Endorsement (5-12)
- All Social Science for Secondary Education (B.A.)
- Art Education With Teaching Licensure, (5-12) (B.A.)
- Art Education With Teaching Licensure, (K-8 and 5-12) (B.A.)
- Art Education With Teaching Licensure, (K-8) (B.A.)
- Basic Science Endorsement (K-8 or 5-12)
- Basic Social Science Endorsement (5-12)
- Biology With Teaching Licensure (5-12) (B.S.)
- Biology With Teaching Licensure (5-12), Minor
- English as a Second Language Endorsement (K-12)
- English With Teaching Licensure (5-12) (B.A.)
- English With Teaching Licensure (5-12) Minor
- Health Education With Teaching Licensure (K-8 & 5-12) Minor
- History With Teaching Licensure (5-12) (B.A.)
- History With Teaching Licensure (5-12) American History Minor
- History With Teaching Licensure (5-12) World History Minor
- Instructional Strategist I Endorsement With Teaching Licensure (K-8)
- Instructional Strategist I Endorsement, With Teaching Licensure (5-12)
- Instructional Strategist II: Significant Support Needs Endorsement K-12 Cognitive
- Instructional Strategist II: Significant Support Needs Endorsement K-12 Learning/Behavioral
- Mathematics - Teaching Licensure (5-12) Concentration (B.S.)
- Mathematics With Teaching Licensure (5-12) Minor
- Middle School Endorsement (5-8)
- Physical Education and Coaching (K-8 AND 5-12) (B.A.)
- Physics With Teaching Licensure (5-12) Minor
- Reading Endorsement (5-12)
- Reading Endorsement (K-8)
- Spanish With Teaching Licensure (K-8, 5-12 or K-12) (B.A.)
- Spanish With Teaching Licensure (K-8, 5-12 or K-12) Minor
Take the Next Step
Ready to earn your education degree online?