The Secondary Education program prepares future teachers to help middle school and high school students reach their full potential. If you have a passion for science, mathematics, English, or history, as well as a talent for relating to adolescents and teenagers, and you believe in the power of education to transform lives, choosing a supplemental major in Secondary Education can provide you with a rewarding career.
A supplemental major in Secondary Education from Aurora University will provide you with a strong academic core plus experiences in professional learning communities. With this foundation, you’ll be well-prepared to make a positive difference in the lives of your students.
Students seeking professional preparation in Secondary Education will complete a Secondary Education licensure program in addition to their content major. A student seeking Illinois State Board of Education licensure at the secondary level (grades 9–12) must satisfy state requirements in the primary major, supplemental major, and in general education. With a primary content major in one of the following subjects, the supplemental major in Secondary Education leads to licensure as a teacher of grades 9–12 in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- History/Social Studies
- Mathematics