Secondary Education Major | Samford University

Is This Program for Me?

This program is designed for students who demonstrate an interest in teaching and leading in secondary classroom settings. It may be a good fit for those with:

A strong interest in teaching a specific content area.
A desire to teach and engage students in grades 6–12.
A commitment to developing effective, research-based teaching practices.
An interest in gaining hands-on experience through immersive partnerships in local schools.

An ability to communicate content clearly and build meaningful relationships with students.

“Secondary is very flexible. They work with us on scheduling every year, making sure we can get in our content courses as well as our education courses.”

—Eulaya Erb, Class of ‘21

Frequently Asked Questions

Are student teaching opportunities available through this major?

Yes. Student teaching is a required component of the Secondary Education program.

Do I need a minimum GPA to enter the program?

Yes. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required to enter the Secondary Education program.

Can I customize the program or choose concentrations/emphases?

Students in the Secondary Education program select a teaching field in one of the following areas: English, Social Studies/History, Mathematics or World Languages.

What academic support resources are available?

Students in the Secondary Education program benefit from specialized advising, certification application assistance, testing and edTPA preparation, and Writing Center support.

Secondary Education Major | Samford University

Is This Program for Me?

What Will I Learn?

What Makes Us Different?

Double Major

Immersive Partnerships

Career Preparation

Career Opportunities

Skills Developed

Certification

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