Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor of Science
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.Licensure with Endorsement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies
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.
Course Catalog
Secondary Education at CCU
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.
What can you do with a degree in secondary education?
- Apply for a state licensure in grades 7-12
- Teach in public, private, charter, Christian, or international schools
- Education specialization (principal, reading specialist, technology specialist)
- High school counseling
...the good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
– William Ward, Christian author (1921–1994)