Secondary Education Major (only offered as a second major in conjunction with another major that qualifies for a B.A. or B.S. degree.)

The Secondary Education major is offered as a double major option available only to those students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in a primary major and planning to teach grades 6-12. While the primary major will prepare the student to be knowledgeable with respect to subject area content, the Secondary Education double major is designed to include pedagogical best practices along with field experiences as well as student teaching. This is not a state approved program. Information regarding teacher certification in Florida can be found at www.fldoe.org.

Students seeking certification in Foreign Language, Music or Dance will replace one of the following courses for the “Methods of Teaching Middle and Secondary 6-12 Content” course listed on the program of study.

Background Check Requirement

Participation in field experiences, which occur in public educational settings in Duval County and are required throughout the Secondary Education double major, necessitate finger printing and successful background clearance. Secondary Education double major students MUST be fingerprinted and have a cleared background check through Duval County Public Schools at the beginning of the first semester in the School of Education. The cost of the fingerprinting varies usually between $70-$85 and must be paid before the fingerprint appointment. Fingerprinting is the responsibility of the student. Field experiences will not be offered to students failing background and/or fingerprinting clearance.