If you love the piano and want to share that passion with others, the Piano Pedagogy minor at Goshen College is the perfect way to turn your talent into a meaningful teaching career.
Secondary Education
Major
Why Study Secondary Education at Goshen College?
As a secondary education major at Goshen College, you’ll be equipped to teach the subjects you love to middle and high school students. Our nationally accredited program blends subject-specific expertise with hands-on classroom experiences and inclusive teaching strategies, preparing you to make an impact in diverse school environments.
From your first year, you’ll engage in immersive learning opportunities through school placements, student teaching, and personalized mentorship from experienced faculty. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to lead with strong classroom management skills, a commitment to educational equity, and the confidence to inspire the next generation.
Our education programs are accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Learn more about our accreditation.
Career Paths
As a graduate of Goshen College’s secondary education program, you’ll go on to careers such as:
- Middle School or High School Teacher
- Instructional Coach
- Educational Program Director
- School Administrator
Goshen College also offers advanced degrees and additional education certificate programs to take your learning farther. Explore the Master of Arts in Teaching, Transition to Teaching and English Language Learners Licensure programs and enjoy a 10% alumni discount on tuition for these advanced programs.
Secondary Education Curriculum and Credits
As an elementary education major, you’ll dive into courses on child development, curriculum design, reading instruction, assessment, classroom management, and more. But you won’t just study teaching—you’ll practice it. You’ll gain experience through multiple classroom placements and spend a full semester student teaching, so you graduate ready to lead your own classroom with confidence.
This program offers several options, a Secondary (5-12) or All-Grade (P-12) option that require between 35-38 credit hours to complete the degree.
Both options require a double major in a specialty area.
All-Grade specialty education areas
- Music
- Physical Education
- Art
- TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language)
Secondary Education specialty areas:
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Deaf Studies
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Spanish
- Theater
You can find more about the curriculum for these program in our catalog.
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
- Start classroom placements your first year.
- Participate in a semester-long student teaching experience.
- Collaborate with faculty mentors and local educators.
- Gain global teaching experience through Study-Service Term.
Scholarships
Students in this program are eligible for a variety of Goshen College academic and achievement scholarships. Additional scholarships for education majors may be available—be sure to check with the education department for more information.
Facilities & Resources
As a student at Goshen College, you’ll have access to excellent resources like the collections in the Good Library and support from our Academic Success Center.