Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (Non-Certified)
Arizona Christian University
Key Information
Campus location
Glendale, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 28,874 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* tuition 2021/22
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Introduction
The Secondary Education-Noncertified program at ACU trains you in the art and science of teaching youth while providing critical coursework to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the field of education. Three key attributes of the program will prepare you for a successful career in education. First, the program emphasizes the integration of educational principles across the teaching profession. You will learn that teaching is not compartmentalized but is a rich combination of research-based theories and hands-on practical experience. Second, the program emphasizes practicality. Through the lens of extensive experience, faculty provide you with timely and valuable glimpses into today’s youth. The final and most valuable attribute is the emphasis on mentoring. Because of the intentional small class sizes at ACU, you will be able to develop strong mentoring relationships with your instructors. This mentoring begins in the classroom and continues beyond graduation.
Program Outcome
Why Secondary Education (Non-Certified) at ACU?
In addition to a faculty-to-student ratio of 17:1 and a rigorous and biblically integrated curriculum, ACU’s Secondary Education-Noncertified program offers several unique advantages:
- ACU’s education graduates are in great demand locally and abroad.
- Faculty in the department have an average of 20 years of experience in the field, meaning they are taught by leaders in education who have extensive experience.
- Small class sizes create a safe, comfortable setting to practice your teaching and hone your skills.
- God’s Word and His Truths are foundational in all coursework at ACU.
Curriculum
What will I study?
The Secondary Education-Noncertified program provides a biblical liberal arts foundation with an innovative approach to general studies that reclaims a Christian conception of the Liberal Arts, preparing students to be influential thinkers. Career-related focus areas will include:
- Adolescent psychology
- Curriculum and instruction methods for youth and adults
- Educational psychology
- Research informed teaching methods for youth and adults
- Special education methods for working with youth and adults with disabilities
- Classroom management
- Methods for teaching English language learners
Academic Major Courses
Core requirements accumulate to 30 credits, 15 credits of Biblical and Theological Studies, and 8 credits of science courses.
- HIS 212 US and Arizona Government 3
- EDU 300 Tests and Measurements 3
- PSY 314 Adolescent Psychology 3
- EDU 314 Introduction to the Exceptional Child 3
- EDU 315 Educational Psychology 3
- EDU 317 Curriculum and Instruction 3
- EDU 415 Classroom Management (Taken semester prior to student teaching) 3
- SEI 490 Structured English Immersion Methods 3
- NCE 490 Education (Non-Certification) Capstone 3
- SED 313-319 Teaching in the Secondary School (in emphasis area) 3
- SED 403-409 Integrated Literacy in the Content Areas (in emphasis area) 3
Career Opportunities
Graduates who meet the requirements of the Secondary Education-Noncertified program are prepared to:
- Write engaging age-appropriate curricula for various organizations.
- Obtain master’s degrees in leadership, curriculum, instruction, administration, special education, or area of interest.
- Work with youth and adults in various church, parachurch, and nonprofit organizations.