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Secondary Education (7-12)
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A degree in Secondary Education (7-12) at 91猫先生 prepares you to teach middle school and high school biology, chemistry, English, math, physics, or social studies. With courses taught by accomplished faculty, you learn and apply teaching fundamentals by joining in-person classroom learning experiences your first year in the program. Here, we utilize a redemptive teaching perspective, allowing you to answer your Christian calling of compassionate leadership.
Educate and uplift with a secondary education degree at 91猫先生.
Local Teaching Opportunities
Observe, tutor, or help engage a classroom with extensive field experiences across Pennsylvania
High Teacher Certification Exam Pass Rate
100% of our secondary education students passed their certification exams their first time (2022-23)
Experiential Learning
Students begin classroom learning as early as the first year
Exciting Secondary Education Courses
Educational Psychology
Understand how psychological principles and theories apply to teaching, the role of human development, learning, instruction models, motivation, classroom management, discipline, and more.
Content Literacy
Learn how to use reading and writing to enhance students鈥 comprehension of classroom content.
Exceptionality in the Secondary Classroom
Teachers need to be able to include students with many different skill sets. This class provides tested strategies and techniques to better engage students with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Modern Education
Review the historical, philosophical, and social developments that influenced the American educational system through a Christian perspective.
Teachers make a great impact on the social, personal, and intellectual development of individuals, and 91猫先生 students learn to cultivate their passion to teach in a variety of educational settings. Education is a mission field and at 91猫先生 our graduates are prepared to teach redemptively in both public and Christian schools, or wherever they are called.
Grounded by a Christian worldview, the mission of the education department is to prepare professional teachers committed to excellence and integrity in:
- Content knowledge and pedagogy
- Responsive differentiated instruction
- Respectful collaboration
- Continued professional growth
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree is designed to prepare students for professional teaching careers at various levels. Our education programs lead to certification in Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Certification in many other states is readily achieved through inter-state certification agreements.
Teacher Candidacy and Certification Requirements
Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is changing grade bands for teacher licensure:
- At this time, the new PK-6 competencies are still being developed by PDE.
- When the competencies and application are available, 91猫先生 will apply for formal program approval to change Grades PK-4 with PK-12 special education to Grades PK-6 with PK-12 special education.
- Secondary 7-12 in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Social Studies, and Music PK-12 not impacted by this grade band change.
The learning objectives for secondary education majors are:
- The teacher candidate understands the content knowledge of the various disciplines, plans meaningful instruction to meet the diverse needs of the students and the curriculum, and continually assesses to evaluate learner growth.
- The teacher candidate knows and applies theories of learning and development to create a learning environment that will accommodate a diverse student population.
- The teacher candidate understands and uses appropriate instructional strategies and effective communication supported by technology to foster critical thinking and collaboration in the classroom.
- The teacher candidate develops reflective professional practices based upon current educational research to improve opportunities for student learning.
- The teacher candidate identifies and analyzes educational processes and issues from a Christian perspective.
Pennsylvania is a member of NASDTEC the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. This membership assists in clarification of reciprocity from one state to another. 91猫先生’s Education program meets Pennsylvania’s educational requirements for licensure. Once Pennsylvania licensure is earned, then the PA license can be evaluated by the other state. To view the current reciprocity agreements, please visit: www.nasdtec.net/page/InterstateAgreements
The most accurate regulations can be found on the state education websites. For example, if you want to convert a PA teaching license to the state of Ohio, you would visit: sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/information-and-resources/educator-licensure-process
Career Outcomes
You know how vital it is for schools to employ teachers dedicated to the success of their students. As there is always a need for these skilled professionals to teach our youth, secondary education teachers consistently remain in demand regardless of how the job market fares. Majoring in secondary education not only prepares you to pass your chosen subject area needed to teach 7-12 grade students, but it also establishes the foundation to enter graduate study and unlock higher-paying careers. Graduates who aspire to have an impact in their communities and their careers through a 91猫先生 Education gain expertise in this field enhanced by academics rooted in Christian values and ethics in 91猫先生’s program.
The teaching certification you earn based on 91猫先生鈥檚 program is recognized in most U.S. states
$61,820
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the median annual wage for secondary education teachers is $61,820.
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of our secondary education students passed their certification exams their first time (2022-23)
鈥淚 have always wanted to be a teacher, as long as I can remember. I like helping people a lot, and math has always been my best subject. I look forward to being able to encourage community and a positive environment in the classroom.鈥 鈥 Kim, Math Education graduate
Be prepared for careers such as...
Curriculum Developer
- Education Coordinator
- English
- Guidance Counselor
- High School Coach
- High School Teacher
- Math Teacher
- Middle School Teacher
- Science Teacher
- Social Studies Teacher
Further your impact...
- Teach in classrooms overseas.
- Enroll in graduate study to serve as a principal or school district administrator.
- Conduct and publish research on psychology and education to develop new or improved teaching strategies.
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