Secondary Education (6-12)

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.

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. Graduates earn their ESOL and Reading Endorsements.

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. Graduates earn their ESOL and Reading Endorsements.

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.

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.