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Secondary Education (6-12)

At »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, we are dedicated to preparing the next generation of middle and high school educators through our comprehensive Secondary Education programs.

Our programs are designed to equip future teachers with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to excel in secondary education settings.

Specialize in your Field of Interest

Pick from a wide range of secondary education majors designed for graduates planning to teach grades 6-12.

Biology

This major is designed to prepare aspiring educators with a thorough understanding of biological concepts, instructional methodologies, and curriculum development tailored for middle and high school settings. Students delve into classes such as cellular biology, genetics, and ecology, while gaining practical experience through teaching practicums and classroom observations. Graduates are equipped to engage students in scientific inquiry, foster critical thinking skills, and instill a lifelong appreciation for the natural world among their students.

English Literature

This major immerses students in an array of literary works spanning genres, cultures, and historical periods. Through coursework that explores classic and contemporary literature, future educators develop analytical and interpretive skills essential for teaching middle and high school students. Graduates are prepared to inspire a love for literature, nurture literary analysis and critical thinking, and guide students in understanding the diverse perspectives and themes inherent in English literature.

English Writing

This major equips students with the expertise to teach writing across middle and high school levels. Through a curriculum that emphasizes composition, rhetoric, and creative writing techniques, future educators learn to cultivate students' abilities in crafting persuasive essays, creative narratives, and analytical texts. Graduates are prepared to foster a strong command of written communication, empower students to express their ideas confidently, and instill a lifelong appreciation for the art of writing.

Mathematics

This major prepares students to teach math at the middle and high school levels. Through rigorous coursework in algebra, calculus, geometry, and statistics, future teachers gain the skills to engage students in problem-solving, logical reasoning, and quantitative analysis. Graduates are equipped to foster a deep understanding of mathematics, inspire mathematical curiosity, and empower students to succeed in the dynamic world of numbers and equations.

Social Sciences

This major provides a comprehensive foundation for future educators to teach subjects such as history, geography, economics, and civics in middle and high school classrooms. Through interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on teaching experiences, students develop the skills to promote critical thinking, cultural awareness, and civic engagement among their students. Graduates are prepared to instill a deep appreciation for the complexities of human society, empower students to understand global interconnectedness, and inspire informed citizenship in the next generation.

Top Reasons

Clinical Experiences

Supervised clinical experiences extend from the first semester to the final internship, encompassing our lab school and various local middle and high schools. These experiences are intentionally diverse, spanning different grade levels and school environments each semester.

Specializations

Choices of education specializations in STEM education, social-emotional learning, and the Orton-Gillingham approach – an evidence-based reading instruction method recognized for its efficacy with students facing dyslexia and related reading challenges.

On-Campus Lab Schools

Opportunities to collaborate with teachers and students at our on-campus lab schools, the Early Childhood Learning Lab and the Roberts Academy, a school for children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.

Meet Our Mocs

Delaney Flowers
Irene Crumbacker

Clubs And More

Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

Mocs and Mentors: sophomores, juniors, and seniors mentoring first-year students

Secondary Educators Association: Pre-service teachers and those with an interest in becoming a teacher

School of Education Executive Board: Leadership Council

Future Teachers of America

Program Details

Admission Requirements

First-Years

All freshman applicants to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈËs full-time degree programs must submit the following information:

Transfers

Applying to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË as a transfer student is easy.

If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:

  • Official high school transcript
  • SAT and/or ACT scores

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Internationals

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Program Contact

Lori Rakes Lori Rakes, Ph.D.

Dean of Education

Nina B. Hollis Endowed Chair of Education

Associate Professor of Education

Carol J. Barnett / Curry Education Office - 113

 863.680.4172

Office of Admissions Office of Admissions

France Admissions Center

 863.680.4131