Becoming an educator
When you begin your education, you are considered a pre-service teacher and must demonstrate behavior appropriate to the profession. There are particular state requirements, which include solid dispositions and a high GPA. It is very important to start with a strong GPA and maintain it throughout your college career.
Your first year will include Social Foundations, our introductory education course. During this course, you will begin to gain an understanding of 7-12 grade students by spending time in the field. Thereafter, you will build on that experience, gaining additional information and skills in Strategies and Early Field courses.
Secondary Education majors may earn a dual major in their discipline and Education (e.g., English Literature and English education). This can be accomplished by taking approximately one additional semester of classes.
- Secondary Education | Biology Focus
Biology specialty | 8 semester sequence map
Biology specialty | 8 semester distribution of credits
Biology and Biology Major | 9 semester sequence map
Biology and Biology Major | 9 semester distribution of credits
- Secondary Education/Chemistry Focus
Chemistry specialty | 8 semester sequence map
Chemistry specialty | 8 semester distribution of credits
Chemistry specialty and Chemistry Major | 9 semester sequence map
Chemistry specialty and Chemistry Major | 9 semester distribution of credits
- Secondary Education/English Literature Focus
English Literature specialty | 8 semester sequence map
English Literature specialty | 8 semester distribution of credits
English Literature specialty and English Literature Major | 9 semester sequence map
English Literature specialty and English Literature Major | 9 semester distribution of credits
- Secondary Education/English Writing Focus
English Writing specialty | 8 semester sequence map
English Writing specialty | 8 semester distribution of credits
English Writing specialty & English Writing Major | 9 semester sequence map
English Writing specialty and English Writing Major | 9 semester distribution of credits
- Secondary Education/History Focus
History specialty | 8 semester sequence map
History specialty | 8 semester distribution of credits
History specialty and History Major | 9 semester sequence map
History specialty and History Major | 9 semester distribution of credits
- Secondary Education/Mathematics Focus
Mathematics specialty | 8 semester sequence map
Mathematics specialty | 8 semester distribution of credits
Mathematics specialty and Applied Mathematics Major | 9 semester sequence map
Mathematics specialty and Applied Mathematics Major | 9 semester distribution of credits
- Secondary Education/Political Science Focus
Political Science specialty | 8 semester sequence map
Political Science specialty | 8 semester distribution of credits
Political Science specialty and Political Science Major | 9 semester sequence map
Political Science specialty and Political Science Major | 9 semester distribution of credits