The Secondary
Education program is designed for those interested in teaching
in Middle Schools or High Schools. The program is similar
to the Elementary program in several ways, even sharing
some foundational coursework. But there are important differences. Secondary
students are involved in major coursework in two areas:
the School of Education program and the program of study
in a major subject area. Please notice that your education
course sequence begins in the second semester. All teacher
education courses are developmental, and so too are many
courses in your major area (mathematics coursework builds
from simple operations and to more complexity; history
builds from general to specific themes etc.) You will gain
knowledge and then be expected to perform based on that
knowledge. You cannot take a course in the next semester's
sequence until you have satisfactorily completed courses
in the preceding semester. No exceptions will be considered.
This is important to keep in mind as you schedule your
courses in Education and your major area.
Teaching young adults to become creative, intelligent, and productive individuals today is a challenging and rewarding profession. Done well, it provides a foundation for lifelong learning and knowledge for millions of adolescents - a spark that will burn brightly for a lifetime.
Purdue University Calumet's School
of Education offers a degree in Secondary Education within
several different major areas that is the formal result
of your program of study. With a Secondary Teaching degree
you will able able to take the qualifying exam and receive
a license to teach in Indiana or other cooperating states.
 Coursework
The School of Education and partner content area departments offer a program of coursework designed to provide you with research-based pedagogical knowledge and practical ability.
Major Areas
You may receive a secondary education teaching license
in any of the following major areas: English, Foreign Language,
Physical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Social Studies,
and Mathematics.
Advising
Please contact your content area advisor or Charlotte
Rakich directly
or call the Teacher Preparation Advising Office at 219-989-2360
to schedule an appointment.
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