Because we seek to prepare teachers who are effective from their first day, Grand View's accredited program has an exceptionally rich set of field experiences that provides students who are seeking certification with the skills and knowledge they need to begin their professional lives.
Students interested in secondary education who are not seeking certification benefit equally from these powerful experiences, as they use our field experiences as a means to understand the applications of theoretical knowledge about learning, teaching, and development that can be applied in a variety of contexts.
Grand View University offers college credit for students who have earned the Iowa Seal of Biliteracy.
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The secondary education major offers an even more enhanced and customizable experience in the following areas:
Biology Endorsement The Secondary Education major with a biology endorsement option helps students prepare to become science teachers for grades 5-12. There are multiple option areas to choose from in this program:
Chemistry Endorsement The Secondary Education major with a chemistry endorsement option helps students prepare to become science teachers for grades 5-12. There are multiple option areas to choose from in this program:
English Endorsement The English endorsement option in Secondary Education helps students meet all of the academic requirements for the certificate for teaching at the secondary-school level. Students can focus on the following areas:
Mathematics Endorsement The Mathematics endorsement teaching option in the Secondary Education major helps students prepare to be middle- and high-school teachers qualified to teach mathematics in grades 5-12, including:
Social Science Endorsement The Social Science endorsement teaching option in the Secondary Education major helps students prepare to be middle- and high-school teachers who are qualified to teach all of the following subjects, grades 5-12:
You will be doing more than just teaching with a degree from Grand View. You will be changing lives through education when you work as a:
What Can I Do With This Major?
Grand View’s Teacher Education Program EMPOWERS teachers, through vibrant learning communities and self-reflection, to be INNOVATIVE, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, and RESOURCEFUL LEADERS who are empowered to respond to the dynamic needs of learners for a global society.
The purpose of the Grand View Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO) is to promote and advocate for bilingual/bicultural/ELL education. BESO provides opportunities for students to network, fellowship, support one another and grow through professional development. BESO also seeks to serve/mentor/recruit future bilingual educators and engage with underrepresented populations in the community. Attending and participating in conferences related to bilingual/bicultural/ELL, enhancing leadership skills and connecting with resources are other main purposes of BESO.
In affiliation with the National Association of Bilingual Educators, BESO is the first such group in Iowa.
“Dr. Easter has gone above and beyond for me on too many occasions to mention. She has encouraged me to present with her at a statewide teacher's conference, encouraged me to take multiple education practicum opportunities, and has overall pushed me to be the strong, confident student teacher I am today. She is truly an amazing woman. My Grand View experience simply would not have been nearly as remarkable without her. That is why Dr. Easter is absolutely deserving of the mentor appreciation award.” - Madison Green
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Grand View’s baccalaureate teacher preparation programs are accredited by the Iowa Department of Education. The Bachelor of Arts degree majors in Elementary and Secondary Education were approved in 1985, and first accredited by the Iowa Department of Education in 1987. In May, 2011, the state again approved all programs, including elementary, secondary, art, music and physical education. The Teacher Education Program maintains membership in the Iowa Association of College for Teacher Education and the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education.
Graduates of the Education majors are required by the State of Iowa to pass two national PRAXIS II exams, one on Principals of Learning and Teaching and one on content knowledge. Of the 58 graduating Education majors for the 2014-15 academic year, 88% passed the Principles of Learning and Teaching test, and 90% passed the Content Knowledge test for their teaching area.
Teachers continue to be important role models and support mechanisms in the lives of their students. They facilitate students' educational needs as well as act as mentors, guides, helpers, and advocates.
The Secondary Education major is designed to help students prepare to become middle- and high-school teachers. It also helps support their understanding of teaching and student learning in grades 7-12. Students are trained for initial (level I) teacher certification in a specific content field.
Lecturer of Education
Lecturer of Business Administration
Jacobson Institute Visiting Scholar
Field Experience Coordinator
Associate Professor of Education
Administrative Coordinator for the Education Department
Structured Literacy Tutor Coordinator
Associate Prof of Education & Dept Chair
Curriculum Dev Coord & Program Oversight
Lecturer
Supervisor of Education
Supervisor in Education Department
Assistant Professor of Education
Professor of Practice Level I of Education