GENERAL EDUCATION
- Composition I
- Composition II
- Oral Communications for Professionals
- University Studies
- Introduction to Education
- Social Science elective
- Math/Science elective (3 classes)
- Creativity electives (2 classes)
- Cultural Foundation electives (3 classes)
MAJOR
- Teacher Candidate Orientation
- Methods and Strategies for Teaching Early Adolescent Learners
- Educational Psychology
- Teaching Methods & Strategies
- Teaching Diverse Learners
- Assessment Strategies to Improve PK-12 Learning
- Instructional Technologies in the PK-12 Classroom
- Models of Teaching
- Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Middle Grade Learners
- Reading in the Content Area
- Diagnosing & Remediation Reading Difficulties
- Educating Exceptional Learners
- Student Teaching Seminar
- Student Teaching
Secondary English Content
- Creative Nonfiction Writing
- Argumentative and Persuasive Writing
- Creative Writing
- American Literature Survey I
- American Literature Survey II
- British Literature Survey I
- British Literature Survey II
- Shakespeare
- Academic Discourse Applications
- Child and Adolescent Literature
Open Elective
TOTAL CREDITS 120
CIP Code 13.1205
GENERAL EDUCATION
- Composition I
- Composition II
- Oral Communications for Professionals
- University Studies
- Introduction to Education
- Statistics
- Social Science elective
- Math/Science elective (2 classes)
- Creativity electives (2 classes)
- Cultural Foundation electives (3 classes)
MAJOR
- Teacher Candidate Orientation
- Methods and Strategies for Teaching Early Adolescent Learners
- Educational Psychology
- Teaching Methods & Strategies
- Teaching Diverse Learners
- Assessment Strategies to Improve PK-12 Learning
- Instructional Technologies in the PK-12 Classroom
- Models of Teaching
- Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Middle Grade Learners
- Reading in the Content Area
- Diagnosing & Remediation Reading Difficulties
- Educating Exceptional Learners
- Student Teaching Seminar
- Student Teaching
Secondary Mathematics Concentration
- Introduction to Statistics
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Introduction to Linear Algebra
- Set Theory
- Introduction to Probability Theory
- Geometry
- Discrete Mathematics
- Developing Algebraic Concepts
- Mathematics Problem Solving & Error Analysis
Open Elective
TOTAL CREDITS 120
CIP Code 13.1205
The Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education leads to initial teacher certification in mathematics or English for grades 6-12 in Georgia. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the teaching profession will grow considerably in the next decade, with more than 1.5 million jobs for teachers. You could be one of them!
Becoming a teacher offers you:
- Opportunity to profoundly impact the lives of children.
- Satisfaction of contributing to your community.
- A chance to change the future.
- An outlet for your creativity.
- A work environment where no two days are ever alike.
- A job surrounded by energetic young people who help you retain a sense of playfulness and possibility.
You will also have the opportunity to continue your education with an advanced degree in education at Thomas University. Thomas University offers
Master of Education degrees in:
- Elementary Education
- Middle Grades Mathematics
- Middle Grades Language Arts
- Secondary Mathematics
- Secondary English
- Curriculum and Instruction
Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Early and frequent opportunities to co-teach in local schools with a master teacher;
- Low student to faculty ratio of 1:10;
- Traditional campus-based format, plus a Saturday format option;
- Three-year, 100% pass rate on state certification exams (edTPA and GACE);
- Job placement rate in local schools is 100%;
- Work experience credit offered to qualified para-professionals;
- Faculty are experienced in K-12 education, highly credentialed, and supportive of students;
- Financial aid and monthly payment plans are available;
- Thomas University is ranked among the most affordable private institutions in Georgia, according to the Georgia Independent College Association.