Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education
Saint Martin’s University
Key Information
Campus location
Lacey, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
If you dream of sharpening and developing the minds of future leaders in the classroom, secondary ed may be the best major for you. Our secondary education program offers students a path to teaching at the middle/high school level, typically grades four through 12, to acquire a teaching certificate from the state of Washington.
Why Saint Martin's University?
- 97 percent of our graduates find teaching jobs after graduation
- National accreditation and approved by the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB)
- Faculty members are professional educators with extensive, contemporary, real-world experience and work closely with their students
- Top employers includes public schools in Washington, Hawaii and California
- Course selections offer a wide spectrum of choice and flexibility
- Students participate in internships and network with local teachers and principals
Internships
Before commencement, you participate in a semester-long supervised student teaching internship to help you launch a successful teaching career.
Saint Martin's matches you with a local school to get hands-on experience:
- planning and teaching lessons
- managing the classroom
- preparing for your teacher certification exam
... all under the guidance of a mentor teacher!
Study Abroad
Study abroad opportunities open doors to teaching internationally.
Admissions
Curriculum
Major Requirements
- University core requirements
- 33-35 credit hours of pre-professional courses
- 22 credit hours of certification core requirements
- 13 credit hours of secondary methods requirements
- 12 credit hours for internship requirement
Popular Education Courses
- Diversity in educational systems
- Technology for the classroom
- Educational law and issues of abuse
- Issues and trends in English language learners and bilingual education
- Secondary literacy
- Arts and movement
- Philosophy of reading instruction
Career Opportunities
The secondary ed major prepares you for advanced study and/or teaching careers (grades four through 12) in a variety of environments:
- Public or private schools
- Tutoring and learning centers
- Overseas schools for military dependents
- Curriculum coordinator for school districts, museums or libraries
Top employers include public schools in Washington, Hawaii and California.
English Language Requirements
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