How to Become a 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 high school level and help them prepare for college, our secondary education degree is for you. With our program, you can become certified in American Sign Language, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, or Spanish.
Review our semester courses and tuition below.
Fall Semester 2020 ($3,060)
| Educ 201* | 2 cr | Foundations of Education – T,R 2:00-3:15 p.m. |
| Educ 302* | 2 cr | Exceptional Learners: Secondary – T,R 12:30-1:45 p.m. |
| Educ 321* | 2 cr | Curriculum & Instruction I: Middle School – T,R 8:00-10:45 a.m. Field experience arranged with the professor |
Spring Semester 2021 ($3,060)
| Educ 309 | 2 cr | Educational Psychology – R 7:00-9:30 p.m. |
| Educ 324* | 2 cr | Curriculum & Instruction II: High School – 8:00-9:15 a.m. Field experience arranged with the professor (36 hours) |
| Educ 325 | 2 cr | Content specific methods course – arranged with professor |
Fall Semester 2021 ($3,060)
| Educ 410 | 6 cr | Transition to Teaching Practicum Full days for at least 12 weeks, plus additional time to complete a professional portfolio |
Total 18 cr ($9,180)
* denotes course including significant field experience component
- After completing the admissions process, candidates who intend to teach science or social studies will need to arrange a meeting with the teacher education license adviser to determine which specific areas of science or social studies they will be licensed to teach.
- Courses listed for 2 credit hours require the work usually associated with a 3 credit hour undergraduate course. Please budget your time accordingly.
Applicants must submit all necessary materials by June 1, 2021 to be considered for preliminary admission.