Secondary Education Degree

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biology, English, Math or Social Studies

Offered on campus

Prepare for a Fulfilling Career in a Subject Area of Your Choice

In Point Park University's secondary education degree program, you have the opportunity to integrate academic content courses in your chosen subject area — biological sciences, English, mathematics or social studies — with courses in education. Ultimately, you’ll combine your academic programs with certification courses, so you’re ready to teach grades seven through 12.

You will explore subjects like assessment and adaptations, technological literacy for teaching, literacy and learning in secondary school, in-depth content area exploration and have a student teaching practicum. And you will benefit from state-of-the-art resources and a variety of choices for student teaching placements, which will prepare you to teach most anywhere.

Students are eligible to apply for the Instructional I Certificate issued by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania if they have:

Successfully completed the program leading to certification;
Passed the required PRAXIS exams; and
Demonstrated competence in student teaching.

Degree Requirements by Subject

Our secondary education program offers areas of study in biology, English, math and social studies. Follow the links below to view the required coursework for each area.

Biology: B.S. with 7th - 12th grade PA certification
English: B.A. with 7th - 12th grade PA certification
Math: B.S. with 7th - 12th grade PA certification
Social Studies: B.A. with 7th - 12th grade PA certification

View our course descriptions.

Special Education Dual Certification

In addition to the initial certification program, some education students can choose to simultaneously complete the Pennsylvania Department of Education's requirements for special education certification. Follow the links below to view the courses required for dual certification.

English: B.A. with PreK - 12th grade special education dual PA certification
Math: B.S. with PreK - 12th grade special education dual PA certification
Social Studies: B.A. with PreK - 12th grade special education dual PA certification

Meet Our Faculty

Stanley Denton, Ph.D., professor of education

Dr. Denton has been a practitioner in the fields of multicultural education, human relations and social psychology since 1975.

Faculty Bio

Virginia Chambers, Ed.D., interim dean of the School of Education and associate professor of education

"I am passionate about teaching and learning. I look forward to teaching each and every course and getting to know my students."

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Kristen Misutka, Ph.D., assistant professor of education and coordinator of the M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy, M.Ed. in Teaching and Leadership and Reading Specialist certificate programs

Prior to joining the School of Education as full-time faculty, Dr. Misutka was an adjunct faculty member at Point Park and a teacher at Gateway School District.

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Kamryn York, Ed.D., interim chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning, assistant professor of education and coordinator of the M.Ed. in Athletic Coaching & Administration and M.Ed. with certification in PreK-4 programs

Dr. York has experience teaching Pre-K through sixth grade, leading as a teacher mentor and working as a behavioral specialist serving children with autism and their families.

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Christal Edmunds, Ph.D., professor of education

Dr. Edmunds is committed to being a change agent for creating centered, capable and empowered future teachers.

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Janice Glunk, Ed.D., professor of education

Dr. Glunk has served as both a superintendent and director of curriculum and instruction.

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