Secondary Education BA
Move to the head of the class with a degree in secondary education.
Personalized education and real classroom experience will put you on the path to success.
Our Bachelor of Arts program in secondary education is designed for those who plan to teach at the high school level. Students choose from one of the following concentrations: English, general science (includes biology, chemistry, or physics), history, mathematics, or social studies.
In-Demand Careers
- High School Teacher
- Middle School Teacher
- School Administrator
- Instructional Coordinator
- Curriculum Developer
- Literacy Coach
Why Secondary Education? | Why Our Program?
- Ȧ is the state’s leading institution for teacher education.
- Our students gain teaching experience as early as their first year.
- An optional middle level education add-on credential is available for those also interested in middle school certification.
- Topics covered in the include: lesson planning, educational psychology, special education practices, second language acquisition, assessments and critical writing.
Ȧ’s Feinstein School of Education and Human Development is a nationally recognized leader in the field and has a legacy of producing award-winning educators.
Our Educational Studies Faculty
Dr. Jeremy P. Benson
- Associate Professor
Dr. Lesley M. Bogad
- Professor
Dr. Tommy Ender
- Associate Professor
Maria Guzman Antelo
- Assistant Professor
Alia Hadid
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Sarah Hesson
- Associate Professor
Dr. Julie R. Horwitz
- Professor
Dr. Janet D. Johnson
- Professor
Dr. Rudolf V. Kraus
- Associate Professor
Dr. Charles H. McLaughlin
- Professor
Dr. Erin Papa
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Victoria Restler
- Associate Professor
Dr. Rebecca Shipe
- Associate Professor
Dr. Cheryl L. Williams
- Professor Emerita
Hear From a Student
Lisa (Bucci) Cante
“As a teacher, my primary goal is to make sure that all of my students feel comfortable with me in the classroom. I want them to feel that the classroom is their space and that they belong there.”
– Secondary Education Major, with Concentrations in Physics and Chemistry
Imparting Knowledge to the Community
“The old law of an eye for an eye leaves everybody blind.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Take the Next Step!
Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
The Feinstein School administers and coordinates all professional education programs at Ȧ. We offer a range of programs, including early childhood, pre-K-12, counseling, school psychology, youth development and health and wellness.
- phone401-456-8110
- placeHorace Mann Hall 241
