Business Education Major
A Business Education major prepares a student for teaching business in public and private schools or vocational training environments.
The general education requirements for a Business Education major include a biological science course and a physical science course, one of which must include a lab (4 credits). Business Education majors must also elect either PSYC 235 Adolescent Psychology or PSYC 237 Lifespan Human Growth & Development to fulfill their general education requirements.
Secondary school teaching candidates are required to complete the General Education (core Curriculum) requirements, Secondary Education Professional requirements and Field and Clinical Experience courses.
Evangel University Business Education graduates are prepared for certification within the State of Missouri. Requirements may differ from state to state. Consult professional requirements within a state of planned practice.
BUED 111 and BUED 112 requirements may be met by taking a department approved proficiency exam that includes demonstration of proficiency in “touch” typing. In addition to meeting the academic requirements, Business Education majors must document completion of one (1) year or two thousand (2,000) hours of approved occupational experience or appropriate internship. The approval is determined by the nature of employment in a business occupation.
To obtain a teaching certification Business Education majors must have 3.0 GPA in both content and professional education. In addition, passing scores must be earned on all sections of the MoGEA test.
Content Area Courses
Take 3 credits from the following:
Professional Education Requirements
*See the Secondary Education Major in the Education Department for a list of requirements.
To receive a Middle School Certification, Business Education majors need to add BUED 353, EDUC 354 and EDUC 227.