The BAE in secondary education program at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College prepares educators to teach youth enrolled in seventh through 12th grades. While teacher candidates develop a strong theoretical background in their specific content areas, the program focuses on developing the requisite teaching knowledge and abilities to successfully teach middle or high school students. In order to integrate teacher preparation with the secondary education requirements for an academic specialization, the college collaborates with academic departments across the university. The program offers the following secondary education certification areas: art, biological sciences, business, chemistry, dance, earth and space sciences, economics, English, French, geography, German, history, Japanese, mathematics, natural sciences, physical education, physics, political science, social studies and Spanish. Clinical experiences and student teaching are required in secondary schools, with student teaching in a content area serving as a culminating experience. Teacher candidates are placed with experienced content area mentor teachers in partner schools for both clinical experiences and student teaching. Graduates of the program must pass the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments in selected subject areas knowledge test and the National Evaluation Series Assessment for professional knowledge to be certified in the state of Arizona. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics. Program Math Intensity:program math intensity general General

Graduates from secondary education are recommended for certification in an approved area for grades seven through 12. The demand for well-prepared secondary teachers is strong, particularly in the areas of math and science. Job opportunities in a fast growing state such as Arizona are numerous. Graduates with a degree in secondary education work in: charter schools private school settings public schools Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors 15.08% $47,370 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $59,380 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Bright OutlookBright Outlook 15.76% $52,840 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $59,630 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 15.03% $49,520 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright Outlook 15.34% $53,130 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright Outlook 8.85% $54,270