Secondary Education Degree at Elmhurst University
Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers and remains an area of growth in the job market.
These programs are designed for students who are interested in pursuing a secondary education degree in order to teach grades K–12, 5–8, 5–12 or 9–12.
With education often cited as the single most determining factor in one’s future, graduates of the teacher licensure programs are given the resources to integrate the content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge they need to be effective, creative and inspiring educators for the 21st-century learner.
Explore course offerings for the Secondary Education Program in the 2026-2027 catalog. Please note that one unit of credit equals four semester hours.
Grades PK-12 Licensure Programs
Grades 5–8 Licensure Programs
Grades 5–12 Licensure Programs
- Secondary Education & Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
- Secondary Education & History or Political Science
- Secondary Education & Mathematics
- Secondary Education & English Language Arts
Recommended Course Sequence
Explore course offerings for the Secondary Education Program in the 2026-2027 catalog. Please note that one unit of credit equals four semester hours.
Below is the recommended course sequence for secondary education majors. Please see department or content area specific courses for suggested scheduling and specific curriculum requirements.
- EDU 104 Cultural Foundations of Education in the United States
- EDU 223 Education of PK-12 Learners with Exceptionalities or KIN 312 Physical Education for Special Populations
- EDU 311 Educational Psychology
- Integrated Curriculum or Major Requirements
- SEC 100 Introductory Seminar to Teaching as a Caring Profession
- Integrated Curriculum or Major Requirements
- SEC 300 Intermediate Seminar for Teaching in Diverse and Inclusive Schools
- SEC 310 Methods and Best Practices in Middle and Secondary Education
- TEL 317 Methods and Materials for Teaching English Language Learners
- Integrated Curriculum or Major Requirements
- Integrated Curriculum or Major Requirements
- SEC 421 Theory and Practice for Developing Academic Literacies in K-12 Classrooms
- SEC 450 Advanced Seminar in Teacher Collaboration and Professional Practice
- SEC/Special Methods of Teaching in Academic Subject Fields
- SEC 455/457 Student Teaching in Secondary and Middle Schools
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Completing Secondary Education Prerequisites at a Community College
Planning to complete the program’s prerequisites at a community college prior to transferring? Use the advising sheets below to determine which courses you need to enroll in at the community college of your choice so you are prepared to apply to the SEC EDU program.