Secondary Education (7-12) Program Highlights
Students in Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Secondary Education program gain valuable classroom experience through field placements, observation hours, and student teaching opportunities in grades 7-12 settings. As you work alongside experienced educators, you’ll develop practical teaching skills in your chosen content area while learning how to manage classrooms, create engaging lessons, and connect with adolescent learners. These real-world experiences help prepare you for confident, effective teaching from day one.
Faith is intentionally woven throughout the Secondary Education program at MVNU, encouraging students to approach education through a Christ-centered perspective. Courses emphasize compassion, service, integrity, and the value of every learner, helping future educators develop both professionally and spiritually. Faculty members encourage students to model Christ-like leadership in the classroom while making a meaningful impact in the lives of their future students.
Our travel and study-afar programs let you grow in your faith while experiencing new cultures. Through serving in communities across the U.S. or abroad, you’ll deepen your compassion, explore your callings, and gain meaningful experience for your résumé.
Why Choose MVNU
The Secondary Education 7–12 program at MVNU prepares students to become licensed teachers in a specific subject area such as English, mathematics, science, or social studies.
Secondary education programs are teacher preparation programs that are linked to content majors and lead to a teaching license. Students seeking a secondary teaching license will have two advisors: one for their content major and one for their secondary education program.
You can choose from Integrated Mathematics, Integrated Social Studies, Integrated Language Arts, or Life Science as a secondary licensure area.
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Meet Our Education Faculty
Professors in the Education Department at MVNU are knowledgeable and experienced educators who actively engage with students throughout their academic journey and classroom preparation. Faculty members bring valuable experience from real educational settings and remain connected to current practices and developments in the field of education to help students grow into effective, compassionate teachers.
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What Can You Do With A Secondary Education Degree?
A Secondary Education degree from MVNU will properly prepare you to teach Middle/Jr. High School and High School.
- Classroom teacher in general education, including in-person and online instruction
- Educator in public school systems implementing curriculum and supporting student achievement
- Teacher in private school environments developing engaging and individualized learning strategies
- Instructor in charter schools with opportunities for innovative and customized curriculum design
- Educator in religious school settings integrating faith-based learning into the classroom
MVNU has a strong reputation for putting out qualified, savvy, and caring Education graduates. Employers know that we exceed the number of field hours required for licensure by the state of Ohio — because of that reputation, our grads are always in high demand.
Did you know MVNU offers online degree programs? After graduating with your undergraduate degree, you can continue your education with a 100% online master’s program.
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