At Drury, we seek to prepare teachers who go beyond just technical understanding of what works. Studying education at Drury is grounded partnerships with public schools. You’ll participate in a series of clinical experiences like reading practicum and student teaching that begin as early as your first year of study. You’ll become a reflective educator with a strong vision of schools as energetic, creative places.
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Students seeking Missouri state certification in a secondary education content field must complete the required courses for that academic major. The required courses that meet graduation and state certification requirements can be acquired from the School of Education and Child Development and/or the content area department.
Secondary Education Majors must select one of the content areas below for certification:
Program Outcomes
Jobs in elementary education are projected to grow 3.5% by the year 2028 nationally. The median annual wage is $54,350. The average wage in Missouri specifically is $54,280.
A Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education prepares you to teach classes specific to ninth through twelfth grade. You can also obtain special certification or pursue your master’s to increase your career opportunities. Some career paths include:
Official admission to the Teacher Education Program is required to enroll in any upper-division teaching methods course.
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Students seeking Missouri state certification in a secondary education content field must complete the required courses for that academic major. The required courses that meet graduation and state certification requirements can be acquired from the School of Education and Child Development and/or the content area department (i.e., Biology, English, History).
| Certification Area | Drury Major |
|---|---|
| English 9-12 | English and Writing |
| Social Science 9-12 | History – Secondary Education Track |
The Secondary Education Major may have free electives remaining to meet the graduation requirement of at least 124 hours.
Recommended education-specific electives are provided below for those who wish to deepen their understanding of special education.
Recommended Electives
All students are required to earn the specified grades for all courses leading to state certification. A complete list of those grade requirements is provided at http://www.drury.edu/education/state-teacher-certification.
Students are required to use the program of study found at www.drury.educ/education to fulfill state certification requirements. This documentation should be reviewed with an assigned academic advisor each semester prior to registration.