Bachelor's in Secondary Education (Grades 7-12) | Geneva College

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Secondary Education (7-12)

Earn your Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (7-12) at Geneva College to leave a lasting impact on the lives of middle school and high school students

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Secondary Education (7-12) degree program at Geneva College prepares you to teach middle school and high school biology, chemistry, English, math, physics, or social studies. With courses taught by accomplished faculty, you learn and apply teaching fundamentals by joining in-person classroom learning experiences your first year in the program. Here, we utilize a redemptive teaching perspective, allowing you to answer your Christian calling of compassionate leadership.

Educate and uplift with a secondary education degree at Geneva College.

Local Teaching Opportunities

Observe, tutor, or help engage a classroom with extensive field experiences across Pennsylvania

High Teacher Certification Exam Pass Rate

89% of our education students passed their certification exams their first time (2020-21)

Grants for STEM Teachers

Use the National Science Foundation Noyce Grant to pay for your education

Experiential Learning

Students begin classroom learning as early as the first year

Exciting Secondary Education Courses

Educational Psychology

Understand how psychological principles and theories apply to teaching, the role of human development, learning, instruction models, motivation, classroom management, discipline, and more.

Content Literacy

Learn how to use reading and writing to enhance students’ comprehension of classroom content.

Exceptionality in the Secondary Classroom

Teachers need to be able to include students with many different skill sets. This class provides tested strategies and techniques to better engage students with physical and/or mental disabilities.

Social and Philosophical Foundations of Modern Education

Review the historical, philosophical, and social developments that influenced the American educational system through a Christian perspective.

Experienced & Accomplished Faculty

Teachers make a great impact on the social, personal, and intellectual development of individuals, and Geneva students learn to cultivate their passion to teach in a variety of educational settings. Education is a mission field and at Geneva our graduates are prepared to teach redemptively in both public and Christian schools, or wherever they are called.

Grounded by a Christian worldview, the mission of the education department is to prepare professional teachers committed to excellence and integrity in:

  • Content knowledge and pedagogy
  • Responsive differentiated instruction
  • Respectful collaboration
  • Continued professional growth

The learning objectives for secondary education majors are: 

  1. The teacher candidate understands the content knowledge of the various disciplines, plans meaningful instruction to meet the diverse needs of the students and the curriculum, and continually assesses to evaluate learner growth.
  2. The teacher candidate knows and applies theories of learning and development to create a learning environment that will accommodate a diverse student population.
  3. The teacher candidate understands and uses appropriate instructional strategies and effective communication supported by technology to foster critical thinking and collaboration in the classroom.
  4. The teacher candidate develops reflective professional practices based upon current educational research to improve opportunities for student learning.
  5. The teacher candidate identifies and analyzes educational processes and issues from a Christian perspective.

Career Outcomes

You know how vital it is for schools to employ teachers dedicated to the success of their students. As there is always a need for these skilled professionals to teach our youth, secondary education teachers consistently remain in demand regardless of how the job market fares. Majoring in secondary education not only prepares you to pass your chosen subject area needed to teach 7-12 grade students, but it also establishes the foundation to enter graduate study and unlock higher-paying careers. Graduates who aspire to have an impact in their communities and their careers through a Geneva Education gain expertise in this field enhanced by academics rooted in Christian values and ethics in Geneva’s program.

The teaching certification you earn based on Geneva’s program is recognized in most U.S. states

$61,820

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the median annual wage for secondary education teachers is $61,820.

89%

of our education students passed their certification exams their first time (2020-21)

“I have always wanted to be a teacher, as long as I can remember. I like helping people a lot, and math has always been my best subject. I look forward to being able to encourage community and a positive environment in the classroom.” – Kim, Math Education graduate

Be prepared for careers such as...

Curriculum Developer

  • Education Coordinator
  • English
  • Guidance Counselor
  • High School Coach
  • High School Teacher
  • Math Teacher
  • Middle School Teacher
  • Science Teacher
  • Social Studies Teacher

Further your impact...

  • Teach in classrooms overseas. 
  • Enroll in graduate study to serve as a principal or school district administrator.
  • Conduct and publish research on psychology and education to develop new or improved teaching strategies.

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