Our high schools today need teachers who not only are experts in their field of specialization, but who also are committed to understanding the unique emotional and educational needs of teens.
ACU's teacher education program prepares you for both.
We work closely with other departments - such as the sciences, mathematics, English, history and the arts - to see that you get rigorous training in your core academic field. At the same time, you will be prepared to manage a classroom and to build positive supportive relationships with your students. Upon graduation, you will be well qualified to help these teens prepare for their futures academically, socially and emotionally.
Below are fields of specialization and supplemental certificates available for secondary education teachers. Click on the buttons to see sample degree plans and sample schedules.
For more information on these degree plans, or for questions concerning transfer credit, AP credit or CLEP credit, contact Francille Vesel, degree plan specialist, at veself@acu.edu or (325) 674-2128.
| High School (Grade 8 through 12) | |||
| Degree Plans (DP) and Sample Schedules (SS) for high school |  |
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| English Language Arts | |||
| Physical Science | |||
| Biology: Life Science | |||
| English | |||
| Government | |||
| History | |||
| Mathematics | |||
| Art | |||
| Exercise and Sport Science | |||
| Music - Instrumental | |||
| Music - Vocal Music - Piano Physical Education |
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If you are interested in teaching music, art or P.E. to high school students, see the sample schedules below. Click on the All Levels button in the left menu for additional information. | |||
| All-Level (Age 3 through Grade 12) Certification | |||
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Supplemental Certificates in Education
Students interested in Special Education can certify in all levels (age 3 through grade 12), or a special education supplement can be added to any other certification. The ESL (English as a Second Language) supplement can be added to all middle school, high school and all-level certifications. See sample degree plans below.
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| All-Level Special Education | | |
| English as a Second Language | |
