Secondary Education (Natural Sciences) ,BAE
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The B.A.E. in secondary education program prepares educators who wish to teach students in seventh through 12th grade. While students develop a strong theoretical background, the program focuses on developing the requisite teaching knowledge and abilities to be a successful middle or high school teacher. In order to integrate teacher education preparation with the secondary education requirement for an academic specialization, the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College maintains connections with academic departments across the university. Internships are required in the schools, and some courses are taught in the field. All graduates of this program will have to pass a state certification test in professional knowledge. Please consult with an Academic Success Specialist for additional information.
Secondary education in natural sciences is offered in it's entirety on ASU's West and Tempe campuses. Students have the option to take the Professional Teacher Preparation Program courses at any of the four campuses (Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, Tempe and West), as well as general studies courses that are part of this curriculum. A portion of specialization courses can be completed at the Downtown campus. All graduates of this program will have to pass a state certification test in professional knowledge. Please consult with an Academic Success Specialist for additional information.
- College/school:
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Graduates of this program have a 95 percent placement rate for secondary education teaching positions within the first year. While there is a demand for all teachers due to the retirement of the workforce and increased population growth, the highest demand is for teachers of mathematics and science. The career of teaching offers rich personal rewards. The fiscal compensation, although not as high as some other fields, has been increasing and the benefits are strong. Many other states accept Arizona certification through reciprocity agreements.
Division for Advancing Educator Preparation
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FAB S210-1
educationadvising@asu.edu
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Program term definitions
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