Bachelor's in Secondary Education
About the Secondary Education Program
Through the secondary education curriculum, students will be exposed to basic and advanced principles of teaching and learning theories. Moreover, students with a specific interest in a teaching content area to concentrate in middle-level or secondary education, e.g.; English, social studies, physics, chemistry, biology earth and space science, and mathematics, along with modern languages (Spanish).
What Can I Do With a Secondary Education Degree?
Slippery Rock University’s programs in secondary education prepares future teachers for teaching careers in grades 4 through 12 classrooms in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the nation’s schools. Students who complete the requirements for this program will earn Pennsylvania teacher certification in Middle-Level Education or Secondary grade levels. Graduates of this program are qualified to teach in subject areas commensurate with their content-area.
Why Choose a Secondary Education Degree?
- Teachers Do More than Teach
A teacher’s impact extends far beyond the classroom. As a teacher, you are more than just an educator; you are a mentor, a confidant and a friend. One of the most common reasons to become a teacher is to make a difference in the lives of as many students as you can. - Experienced Faculty
You will be taught by full-time faculty members, not graduate assistants, who bring real-life examples and research and/ or industry experience to enhance your learning experience. - Projects and Research with Faculty
Secondary education majors have numerous opportunities to collaborate with faculty in undergraduate research. This collaborative research opportunity is a long-standing tradition in the Department and all undergraduates should seriously consider experiencing this high impact practice. - Support and Guidance
Every undergraduate is assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program of study and help you make decisions about educational and career goals. - Accreditation
SRU’s program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Accreditation means that our program meets or exceeds the industry standards developed by experts in the field.
