A Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education will prepare and license students for a career in teaching students from grades 9-12. Secondary Education majors take professional education credits dispersed with the content specialization courses they need to pursue a teaching career in their chosen area of study. Along with earning their Secondary Education, students also earn a degree in their content specific area. Because Secondary Education majors can easily add on a Middle Grades major with a content specific method course, triple-majoring in a content specific area, Secondary Education, and Middle Grades is very possible.
Our program is accredited through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Council for the Accreditation of Education (CAEP) at Greenville University and is designed with courses to ensure teachers are prepared for the culturally diverse classroom. In this program, students will take part in practical classroom experiences by completing over 300 field experience hours starting their freshman year.
English Language Arts
As an English Language Arts Education major, you will gain the experience and education you need to teach common English subjects like Composition and Literature at the secondary level. Our English courses focus on experiencing and analyzing the diversity and depth of literature in the English language; investigating the origins of that language; cultivating exceptional writing skills in academic, professional, and creative contexts; and reading texts within a global context. This coursework is interspersed with your education courses, helping you learn to integrate the two disciplines.
Triple Major. Students can earn three majors through meeting their content specific, Secondary Education, and Middle Grades major requirements. Students who pursue their triple major earn dual licensure in Middle Grades and Secondary Education.
Job Placement. At Greenville University our School of Education graduates have a 90% job placement rate working within the field of Education within the first year of graduation.
Accreditation. Our School of Education is accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Character Education. Students in the School of Education at Greenville University receive a nationally recognized certification in Character Education from Character Plus, preparing them to educate the whole child.
Licensure Exams. Students at Greenville currently have a 99% pass rate on the edTPA, a high stakes test required in the State of Illinois for Licensure.
Collaborative Faculty. Our content specific and education faculty communicate closely to help their students reach their goals.
Add Endorsements. We assist Secondary Education students in adding endorsements to the major, allowing them to teach a myriad of subjects like Art in grades 9-12.
Transfer Friendly. Due to our articulation agreements, Greenville University sets the bar for the requirements for several of the surrounding community colleges, making for an easy transfer and schedule creation.
There are several careers available for those with a English Language Arts Education degree from Greenville University, and these are just some of the potential career opportunities.
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