Secondary Education
Secondary Education
PreProf
Introduction
The Secondary Education program is designed for students who want to become teachers at the middle or high school level. The program leads to a recommendation to the State of Washington for a teaching certificate with an endorsement in at least one subject area. The program requires completion of the Secondary Education professional course sequence, a baccalaureate degree with academic preparation for a qualifying endorsement, and a student teaching internship. The program is firmly backed by current research of effective teaching and promoting student learning, and provides multiple field experiences (including service-learning, practica, and student internship). Early advising is highly encouraged to ensure your eligibility to apply.
The Secondary Education Department is part of Woodring College of Education.
Qualifying endorsements are available in the following areas:
Anthropology/Social Studies BA
Art—P-12 BAE
Biology— Secondary Teaching Emphasis BS
Chemistry/ Mathematics — Secondary BAE
Chemistry/Biology— Secondary BAE
Chemistry/Physics—Secondary BAE
Chinese Language and Culture
Earth Science — Secondary BAE
Earth Science/General Science — Secondary BAE
Economics/Social Studies BA
English — Creative Writing Emphasis BA
English—Literature Emphasis BA
French with a Teaching Endorsement Option BA
General Science—Middle Level BAE
Geography/Social Studies BA
German with a Teaching Endorsement BA
History/Social Studies BA
Japanese with a Teaching Endorsement BA
Mathematics — Secondary Education BAE
Music Education P-12 BMus
Physical Education and Health P-12 BAE
Physics/Mathematics — Secondary Education BAE
Political Science/Social Studies BA
Sociology/Social Studies BA
Spanish with a Teaching Endorsement BA
Theatre Arts BA
Specific information on each program's requirements

“Wooding’s small class sizes, dedicated professors, and diverse curriculum made me a better educator, while the student-centered approach means I’ve had a real voice in my education.”
The Woodring College of Education vision fosters community relationships and a culture of learning that advances knowledge, embraces diversity, and promotes social justice. Woodring College has had a long-standing commitment to preparing teachers and producing highly capable, effective educators who strive for ambitious goals in teaching; teaching that is ambitious both in its intellectual goals and in its concern for the learning and well-being of all students.
Sample Jobs
Secondary Level (Middle or High School) Teacher
Requirements and Course Details
To learn more about this program, including grade requirements, a course listing, how to declare the major, and more, see the Program of Study Details.