Secondary EducationBachelor of Arts

Why study Secondary Education at Gustavus?

In the Secondary Education program at Gustavus, you will choose from 17 teacher licensure programs. You will begin working in classrooms as soon as you start the program, and 90% of graduates are placed in teaching roles across the country and the world.

Course Examples

Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Elementary and Secondary Education will be on your class schedule.

  • EDU-230Social Foundations of Education and Student Needs
  • EDU-389Methods and Materials in Inclusive Classrooms
  • EDU-330Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • EDU-340Middle School: Teaching Intermediate and Middle Level Learners
Zoe Zarth ’23, Vocal Music Education Major

“Through an intensive music curriculum that is constructed with realistic and applicable principles, I have had countless opportunities to practice and execute all elements of teaching music so that I truly feel ready and excited to enter the field.”

Zoe Zarth ’23, Vocal Music Education Major

What can I do with a degree in Secondary Education?

The Secondary Education major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.

  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Program Development
$51,129
Average salary 5 years post graduation — Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau
75%  Ultimately attended graduate or professional school
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members

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