Department of Business Administration (Education)

This program is designed to prepare a teacher candidate for a career as a business teacher in grades 6-12. Field experiences include observation and participation in grades 6-12 learning environments. Lesson planning and classroom management are included in courses and field experiences. A semester-long clinical practice (student teaching) experience is the culminating requirement of the business education major.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Business Education major is to provide teacher candidates with a broad understanding of business and strive for excellence in business to glorify God through stewardship, leadership and service.

Student Learning Outcomes

Teacher candidates with a Business Education major will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate competency in core business areas;
  2. Understand and apply knowledge through modeling and teaching technical and non-technical business skills; and
  3. Perform effectively as a business teacher in middle/high school (grades 6-12).