Undergraduate Degree Programs

• Art
• Birth-Kindergarten
• Communication Sciences Disorders
• Elementary Education
• English
• General Special Education
• German
• Mathematics
• Middle Grades Education
• Music
• Physical Education
• Science Education with a concentration in Biology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Spanish

Contact the College of Education and Allied Professions for more details.

What jobs are available?

Public and private (K-12) school teaching, tutoring, coaching or other extra-curricular activities, self-employment and work with businesses related to academic major.

Who employs Secondary Teachers?

• County or City Board of Education
• Employment agencies
• Private learning center
• Private schools and churches
• Businesses related to education (publishing, sales, computer programming)

Good skills or traits for teachers and education majors:

• Pleasant, positive, persuasive, and friendly.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records.
• Leadership potential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with regard to student personalities, learning styles, and intellectual capacities.
• Sensitive to the different needs of others and work well with teens.

Special training, degrees or experience I may need:

• Bachelor's degree is required, most states require Student Teaching experience and certification. Alternative certification is available for those without an Education degree.
• Specialization in one or more subject areas listed above.
• Continued coursework to maintain certification.

Websites to visit:

• American Education Research Association
• US Department of Education