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Share your passions by becoming a high school teacher. The Bachelor of Science in Education from PennWest is specifically designed to prepare you to teach your favorite subject matter at the middle and high school levels.
Choose from nine different concentrations, including biology, chemistry, general science, English, math, social studies, health and physical education, technology education and art. Each one is built on the foundation of PennWest’s rich legacy in teacher education, and all meet the Pennsylvania state requirements for teacher certification.
You’ll work closely with professors who are certified teachers themselves and can relate to real-life experience. They are experts in pedagogical principles as well as educational theory. They’re here to answer your questions, provide personal assistance and give you the resources you need for success in the field.
As a secondary education major, you'll carry out an action research project to investigate how your teaching impacts students' learning.
In addition to classroom instruction, you’ll complete three sets of field experiences in local middle and high school settings prior to student teaching. This will help you improve your teaching performance, building a portfolio of projects and stand out to future employers in the secondary education job market.
Contact:
Michael Perrotti
perrotti@pennwest.edu
724-938-5678
Example: Student-to-faculty ratio at PennWest
Secondary education concentrations to choose from
Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
High school teachers must hold at least a bachelor’s degree and have a state-issued certification or license. Many require an academic background in the subjects they are certified to teach. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for secondary teachers was $61,820 in 2021, but salaries vary by school districts. About 77,900 openings for high school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Career possibilities:
PennWest’s three campuses, California, Clarion and Edinboro universities, have been delivering award-winning online programs for more than 20 years. You’ll graduate with a degree from Pennsylvania Western University, completely supported by the expertise and community of learners on our brick-and-mortar campuses.
