中学教育的第二学士学位是为那些在中学教授的课程中获得第一学士学位的学生而设计的。他们可以完成该学位课程并参加获得中学和高中教师执照资格所需的课程。合格学科领域包括化学，英语，地理，历史，健康教育，数学，物理学，生物学，戏剧艺术，某些外语， 和更多。由于每个学生的学术背景各不相同，因此他们需要请教顾问以获取有关批准的教学领域的更多信息，并制定个性化的学习计划。完成课程所需的时间长短不一，但如果学生已经在他们的第一个学士学位课程中完成了批准的教学专业和辅修课程所需的课程工作，他们只需要完成教师教育课程和学生教
The second bachelor's degree in secondary education is designed for students who have earned their first bachelor's in a subject taught in secondary schools.<br>They can complete this degree and take the courses needed to qualify for licensure to teach in middle schools and high schools.<br>Qualifying subject areas include chemistry, English, geography, history, health education, mathematics, physics, biology, theater arts, certain foreign languages, and more. Since each student's academic background is different, they will need to see an advisor for more information on approved teaching areas and to create an individualized plan of study.<br>The length of time required to complete the program varies, but if students have already completed the coursework required for an approved teaching major and minor in their first bachelor's degree, they will only have to complete the teacher education courses and student teaching, which takes approximately three semesters. Typically the program takes longer than this, as most students need to take additional courses in their chosen teaching major area or complete a teaching minor in its entirety.<br>Students receive a second by completing all required courses in the major. To receive a second BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages.