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Secondary Education

Future educators who seek to touch the lives of young people in grades 6 through 12 can pursue secondary education. SVSU’s program provides you the opportunity to enroll in TE 100, a supervised classroom field experience, before applying to the College of Education. As a teacher candidate in the secondary education program, (one of only 17 teacher education programs accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation), you'll devote 300 hours in the field with other candidates, students, teachers and administrators. You will be placed in urban, suburban and rural classrooms working with a range of middle and high school aged learners. With our low student-to-faculty ratio, diverse range of education majors, minors and specialized endorsements as well as opportunities to teach abroad, SVSU offers you the high quality training that prepares you to teach in any state or country. Your journey to a fulfilling teaching career starts when you apply to SVSU.

Course of Study

In addition to completing Basic Skills and General Education requirements, all SVSU secondary education students must declare an academic major and minor. Even while completing your courses, you will engage in both observational and teaching time in a secondary school classroom.

Certification

SVSU prepares each student to enter the field as an educator by advising with regard to your certification with the state of Michigan. For additional details on pursuing the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification in your content areas of study, read more.

Endorsements

Individuals certified in secondary education can enhance their credentials earning endorsements. SVSU offers course preparation for over 20 subject areas. Our coursework and dedicated faculty equip you to successfully pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) so you can teach in the subject you are passionate about!

CONTACT US.


College of Education
Gilbertson Hall
coeconnect@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4057
Fax: (989) 964-4385

Dean
James E. Tarr, Ph.D.

Gilbertson Hall

(989) 964-7107

Acting Assistant Dean & Professor
Colleen D'Arcy, Ph.D.

Gilbertson Hall

(989) 964-7107