Program Overview

Secondary Education Program

The Secondary Education program is designed to prepare teachers of adolescents, largely at the secondary school level (grades 6 through 12). This program leads to 6-12 teacher certification in the teaching fields of mathematics, broad field science (with a biology emphasis), chemistry, and physics in Georgia.

Program Overview

The program is offered through the Bagwell College of Education. Students may initially declare an "Interest" based major in this subject, but must still meet additional requirements to be formally accepted into the degree program.

Admission Requirements

• Students must meet the teacher education admission requirements.
• Additional requirements include:
  • Taking MATH 1113 or higher for mathematics concentration
  • Taking MATH 1179 or higher for mathematics concentration
  • Completing two four-hour laboratory sciences in the Natural Sciences, with options including:
    • CHEM 1211/1211L and CHEM 1212/1212L
    • PHYS 1111/1111L and PHYS 1112/1112L
    • PHYS 2211/2211L and PHYS 2212/2212L
    • BIOL 1107/1107L and BIOL 1108/1108L
  • Note: Students cannot take both PHYS 1111/L and PHYS 2211/L, nor PHYS 1112/L and PHYS 2212/L.

Concentrations Available

• Biology Concentration
• Chemistry Concentration
• Mathematics Concentration
• Physics Concentration

Sample Classes

• SCI 3360: Earth Science - An introduction to basic earth science concepts and methodology, including geology, meteorology, and oceanography.
• SCED 4414: Methods of Teaching Secondary Science I - Examines teachers, students, content, and interactions that lead students to develop conceptual understandings of science.
• EDSM 3360: Classroom Management in the Middle Grades and Secondary Education - Prepares prospective middle grades and secondary math or science teacher candidates to create and manage positive, productive classroom environments.
• MAED 4414: Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Mathematics I - Explores introductory ideas about mathematics education, including current mathematics standards and policy documents, cognitive learning theories, and teaching frameworks.