The secondary teacher certification programs at Houston Baptist University are field-based programs that prepare students to teach in Middle Grades and High School. All students must complete the Liberal Arts Core in addition to the below listed coursework.

There is a demand for quality elementary, bilingual and special education teachers throughout the state. Most graduates are employed in Houston-area schools following student teaching. Employment opportunities vary according to teaching field. Districts involved in the hiring of our graduates are surveyed annually to provide feedback on the level of preparation our graduates receive prior to entering the field as teachers or related service personnel. Our feedback results indicate that employees of our graduates (1-5 years) are well prepared and maintain skills in the teaching field after graduation.The College of Education has close ties with area schools and school districts, including several professional development partnership schools. Experiences within these schools provide practical " hands-on" experiences during the program as well as employment advantages following graduation.