Middle and High School Teacher, Grades 7-12 and All-Level
Combine your chosen major with teacher certification preparation and become a teacher at the secondary level. With the combined skills you acquire, you will prepare the next generation to meet the challenges they will face.
- Offered Face-to-Face in Commerce.
- 4 years
- 120-135 credit hours
- No foreign language credits required
Inspire High School Students
Our secondary education and all-level education programs combine your chosen major with coursework and experiences designed to prepare you to teach at the high school level in public and private schools throughout Texas. You will then apply your knowledge and skills during your residency with a partnering school district as part of your degree. Upon successful completion of the program, clinical teaching and passing all TExES exams, you will be eligible to work as a certified secondary education teacher.
See Yourself Succeed with a Degree In Secondary Education
Career Readiness
Put your skills and knowledge into practice in a classroom setting with guidance from a mentor-teacher during your clinical teaching experience.
Guidance When You Need It
Experience personalized support and feedback from your field supervisor to increase skills and confidence.
Accomplished Faculty
Interact with exceptional faculty who will challenge your understanding of teaching philosophies and your chosen discipline.
Career Support
Work with faculty and our career center to explore job opportunities through job fairs and interviews.
Focus Your Passion
We offer a unique opportunity for students seeking teacher certification at the secondary education level. As you earn a bachelors or masters degree in your chosen discipline, you will also take courses that emphasize education and prepare you to teach this subject effectively.
Elementary Education (BA/BS) EC-6 Core Subjects with Bilingual
Develop an in-depth understanding of multicultural learning environments with our interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree program. If you seek to become a bilingual teacher, who provides instruction in both Spanish and English, this program requires Spanish literacy. If you seek to become a bilingual teacher, who provides instruction in English, you do not need foreign language literacy.
Hispanic Studies (BA) Teaching Emphasis
Our program encourages and equips Spanish educators. No matter your proficiency level, we have language courses designed for you. You’ll study the history, politics, social structures and traditions of Spain and Latin America. Our combined Spanish and teaching program prepares you for the high school classroom. You’ll take courses in methods for teaching Spanish, issues in Spanish literature and culture, and Hispanic linguistics. After graduating, you’ll be certified to teach Spanish at the secondary level (grades 7-12).
Education (BA/BS) Special Education
A graduate with special education certification should possess the following competencies: knowledge of disabling conditions; knowledge of professional roles, strategies for promoting learning and development; and techniques to promote achievement in English language arts, reading and math.
Computer Information Systems (BSCIS) Teaching Emphasis
In our program, you'll explore key topics in data science and STEM education, including programming, databases, networks and teaching strategies. Our courses also cover technology integration and the roles of STEM educators, providing a foundation for those interested in teaching computer science at the secondary level (grades 7–12).
Curriculum and Instruction (MED/MS)
The Master of Science (MS) in Curriculum and Instruction involves a minimum of 30 semester hours of study: 18 hours minimum in the major and the remaining hours as electives to complete the 30 hour program.
The Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction involves 18 hours of study in the major and 18 hours of electives, which allows students to take additional courses in the major, focus on an area of interest, or qualify to teach high school dual credit classes or at the community college level.
Finding My Community
Clay Stanfield, M.A.T., M.S.
Alum Staff
Tami Morton, Ph.D.
Faculty
Lindsay Morgan, Ed.D.
FacultyWhat You Will Learn
- Gain experience through internships in a variety of classroom settings
- Incorporate your knowledge of pedagogy with engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for students
- Learn to effectively teach your specific discipline to increase academic performance for your students
- Collaborate with peers as you discuss current secondary education trends
Potential Employers
Local school districts seek our graduates. Job placement and satisfaction are ranked high by our graduates. These are just a few school districts where our students have found employment. Discover where you belong!
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Course Delivery
Our program is offered face-to-face at the main campus. Some courses are offered online for your convenience. Courses are available during the fall, spring and summer terms.
Program Costs
Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.
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Contact Us
- Department of Curriculum and Instruction
- 903.886.5537
- [email protected]
- Sowers Education South
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011
