Secondary/Senior High Education
Major (BA, BS)
Secondary/Senior High Education at 91Ó°ÊÓ
This program leads to an Illinois Professional Educator License upon completion. Students must complete a second major in the area of study they wish to teach.
High school students are at prime ages to be challenged with new material, learn specific skills in complex subjects, and develop their ideas about what they want to be and do in the future. Be a part of this exciting time for young people as a teacher. You’ll share your expertise in a subject area while teaching young individuals how to think critically and communicate clearly.
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Content area majors
Undergraduate secondary education majors must complete a second major in a content area certified by the Illinois State Board of Education. You’ll also take a state content area test to verify mastery of state standards. Content area options for your second major include:
Undergraduate students should review their majors for additional requirements, including comprehensive exams or internships.
Student teaching
91Ó°ÊÓ’s teachers-in-training follow an extensive clinical experience program that culminates in student teaching. For at least 12 weeks, you’ll assume full responsibility for a classroom: teaching, attending meetings, keeping records, grading, and meeting with parents. You’ll work with a cooperating teacher, and a 91Ó°ÊÓ faculty member will observe you throughout the process, offering constructive feedback and advice.
Featured course
EDUC 2120 – Introduction to Teaching: Professional Responsibilities
This course is an introduction to the teaching profession. Topics covered include historical, philosophical, contemporary, and ethical perspectives on education and social and cultural expectations in teaching. Students learn the appropriate role of technology; state and national standards; policies governing education at the national, state, and local levels; and careers and organizations related to teaching and education. It also introduces students to state licensure requirements.
Teacher Education Program admission requirements
91Ó°ÊÓ’s School of Education offers teacher licensure programs approved by the Illinois State Teacher Licensure Board and the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Faculty spotlight
Dr. John Laukaitis
Laukaitis is an expert in multicultural education, bringing valuable insight and experience as 91Ó°ÊÓ students prepare to teach in diverse classrooms while encouraging future educators to develop a strong ethical and moral foundation for their professional lives.
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School of Education
Carlson Tower
(773) 244-5730
admissions@northpark.edu