Tailor Your Secondary Education Degree with a Concentration

Focus on your secondary education career opportunities by choosing a specialization that fits your career goals.
Biology Education

Contribute to the development of future scientists with a biology education specialization. This specialization balances core biology principles with upper-level courses in biology, zoology, physiology, and environmental sciences/ecology. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the sciences you'll eventually teach while learning pedagogical techniques specific to the sciences.

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Chemistry Education
Inspire future learners to appreciate science and foster a sense of curiosity with a concentration in chemistry education. In this specialization, you'll have the opportunity to explore topics in chemistry, physics, organic chemistry, calculus, inorganic chemistry, and more. You'll receive training in theoretical concepts and laboratory skills to grow as a scientist while benefiting from mentorship and field experiences that prepare you to be an effective educator.

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History Education
Learn how to use the past to prepare students for their future. You'll explore museum studies, historical records, and archives, working toward a formal research paper that demonstrates your analytical and research skills. Through your field experience, you'll have the opportunity to work as a history teacher in a local secondary school and learn how to impart the value of history to students.

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English/Language Arts Education

Share your love for literature and the English language with future generations of students. Classes in this specialization will help you develop strong editing and grammar skills, improve your understanding of linguistics and writing, and explore classical and modern literature. You'll also learn to teach English grammar, literature for young adults, English composition, advanced writing, and journalism to students in grades 6-12. 

This track also prepares you for teaching theater and journalism, offering hands-on experiences in performance and publishing. You'll learn to teach your students how to produce magazine and newspaper layouts, develop copy and storyboards for radio and television production, use advertising, reporting and editing techniques, and more.

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Comprehensive General Science Education
If you have a love for science and want to inspire that passion in others, the comprehensive general science education specialization is for you. In this track, you'll gain a strong background in the basic sciences with classes in physical and life (biological) sciences, earth and space science, environmental science, biology, chemistry, physics, and more. You will also learn how to integrate technology with lesson plans, manage a classroom, and develop curricula to educate your future students.

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Mathematics Education

If you thrive on numeric puzzles, problem-solving, and clear-cut answers, this specialization is tailored for you. The mathematics education concentration enables you to build your math skills and abilities so you can share your expertise with your future students.

In this concentration, you'll engage in mathematics through problem-solving, projects, critical and abstract thinking, logical reasoning, computer programming, statistical analysis skills, and the application of these skills to real-world problems. You'll also gain invaluable experience teaching mathematics in local secondary school classrooms.

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Social Science Education
Delve deeper into areas such as sociology, geography, history, and politics so you can help your future students understand social issues, crises, and progress across the world. In the social science education concentration, you'll develop critical and creative thinking skills and learn to apply technology and interdisciplinary perspectives to solve real-world problems. You'll explore other topic areas such as anthropology, psychology, and economics while gaining effective teaching methods for middle and high school students.

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FAQ About the B.S. in Secondary Education Program

Learn more about the field of secondary education and our bachelor's program.
What is a secondary education degree?
A secondary education degree is an academic credential specifically for those who want to teach middle and high school students. This degree equips you with pedagogical and curriculum development skills, classroom management abilities, and subject area expertise. This degree ensures you meet the requirements to educate secondary school-age students effectively. After earning your bachelor's degree in secondary education from TROY, you'll be eligible for a Class B teaching certification, the initial certification for beginning teachers.
Secondary education is what grades?
Secondary education encompasses grades 6-12, which are the middle school and high school years.
Can you teach elementary school with a secondary education degree?
While it's possible to teach elementary school with a secondary education degree, you may need to fulfill other requirements specific to your state.
What can I do with a secondary education degree?
A B.S. in secondary education degree is designed to prepare you for middle and high school teacher jobs in general education or in specific subject areas in both public and private schools. You may also qualify for curriculum coordinator, educational consultant, school librarian, textbook writer, or tutor positions. You'll also have a firm foundation to pursue a master's in secondary education degree to expand your career opportunities further.

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