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Secondary Education
English, General Science, or History Major
"...The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."
William Ward, Christian author (1921-1994)
Why Secondary Education?
Do you remember a teacher who made a major impact on your life? Colorado Christian University’s education programs are designed to help you become a teacher that will impact the next generation of learners. If you are interested in teaching middle or high school students, CCU's Secondary Education Program will provide you with both rigorous academic coursework and practical student teaching experience so that by the time you graduate, you will be ready to handle your own classroom.
Secondary Education students receive over 800 hours of field experience that begin during your first year at CCU. Our professors have extensive teaching experience as well as connections with the local education community, ensuring excellent student teaching placement. Through small class size and a supportive advising process, faculty members build mentoring relationships with you, helping to transform you into an effective educator. Upon graduation, you will receive a bachelor's degree in the subject area you desire to teach and will leave CCU prepared for Secondary Education Licensure in Colorado. If you wish to teach in another state or country, you may pursue a second license for this purpose.
Secondary Education in the Christian University
Through integration of faith and learning in every course, you'll be encouraged to explore your role as a Christian in teaching and influencing young people. Participating in the development of middle school and high school students is richly rewarding. These transformational years affect young people in ways that they'll carry with them throughout their lives. CCU will prepare you to be part of that growth process, equipping you with the knowledge and skills you need to become an effective educator and leader in the classroom.
Subject Licensure
Students in the Secondary Education Teacher Preparation Program will obtain a degree in one of the following subject areas in order to prepare for Secondary Education Licensure: English, General Science, or History.
Dr. Sara Dallman
Dean of the School of Education; Professor of Education
Faith & Learning:
Integration of faith in my education classroom means connecting newly acquired academic understandings with ones growing spiritual beliefs and then translating this ...
View Course Catalog:
- Secondary Education Licensure: English
- Secondary Education Licensure: General Science
- Secondary Education Licensure: History
Interesting Secondary Education Classes I might take:
- Adolescent Development and Culture
- Educational Technology
- Law, Ethics and Reform in American Education
What can I do after completing the Secondary Education Teacher Preparation Program?
- Pursue a specialization through advanced/graduate course work and experience (i.e. Principal Licensure, Reading Specialist, Special Education, Technology Specialist)
- Apply for Colorado State Licensure in grades 7-12
- Become a School Counselor (with additional graduate coursework)
- Apply for Licensure in other states
- Teach in public, private, charter, Christian, or International schools
* Please be advised that the very nature of this Professional Program is to equip students with the skills and abilities needed to gain Secondary Education Licensure within the state of Colorado. Students DO NOT major in Secondary Education; rather, they obtain a formal degree in English, History, or Science.
