
Secondary Education
How to Become a Middle or High School Teacher
Is your calling to leave a lasting impression on young minds of today and tomorrow? If you want to educate kids at the middle or high school level and help them prepare for college and careers, our secondary education certification program is for you. With our program, you can become certified in American Sign Language, Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Social Studies, Spanish or Visual Art.
Review our semester courses and tuition below.
Fall Semester
Educ 201* | 2 credits | Foundations of Education – T,R 2:00-3:15 p.m. |
Educ 302 | 2 credits | Exceptional Learners: Secondary – T,R 12:30-1:45 p.m. |
Educ 321* | 2 credits | Curriculum & Instruction I: Middle School – T,R 8:00-10:45 a.m. Field experience arranged with the professor |
Spring Semester
Educ 309 | 2 credits | Educational Psychology – R 7:00-9:30 p.m. |
Educ 324* | 2 credits | Curriculum & Instruction II: High School – 8:00-9:15 a.m. Field experience arranged with the professor (36 hours) |
Educ 325 | 2 credits | Content specific methods course – arranged with professor |
Candidates for physical education, visual art, or music may have their content methods course in a different semester; ask the Director of Transition to Teaching for current scheduling information.
Fall Semester
Educ 410 | 6 credits | Transition to Teaching Practicum Full days for at least 12 weeks, plus additional time to complete a professional portfolio |
Total 18 credits
* denotes course including significant field experience component
- In some cases, courses taken at other accredited institutions may be accepted. A minimum of two classes must be taken at Goshen College in order to be placed for student teaching.
- Applicants must submit all necessary materials by June 1 to be considered for preliminary admission.
Secondary Education Faculty & Staff
Suzanne Ehst
Professor of Education
Director of Secondary Education
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(574) 535-7875
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Kathy Meyer Reimer
Professor of Education
Director of Elementary Education
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(574) 535-7443
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Church-Chapel 115C (Map)
Brooke Lemmon
Associate Professor of Education
Director of Special Education
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(574) 535-7442
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Church-Chapel 115D (Map)
Elisa Zwier Dralle
Director of Teach Elkhart County
Assistant Professor of Education
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(574) 535-7445
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Janine Ostergren
Education Administrative Assistant
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(574) 535-7440
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Church-Chapel 115B (Map)