Secondary Education, Minor (Professional Training Option)

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The minor in Secondary Education (Professional Training Option) is designed for students majoring in an eligible content area who want to seek state secondary education licensure.

School of Education & Behavioral Studies

West Palm Beach

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Overview

  • Degree Type: Minor
  • School: Education & Behavioral Studies
  • Start Terms: Fall & Spring entry
  • Prerequisites: Eligible Major
  • Total Credit Hours: 26 credit hours
  • Time to Complete: Varies
  • Program Format: On Campus
  • Experience: Teacher Preparation

Why Minor in Secondary Education at PBA?

Prepare to pursue secondary education licensure while completing your degree in an eligible content area through Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Secondary Education minor. The Professional Training Option combines education coursework with specialized preparation for teaching your subject at the middle and high school levels.

  • Founded in Christ: Prepare to serve students through a Christ-centered approach to teaching, learning, and professional practice.
  • Teacher Preparation: Develop foundational skills in teaching, assessment, classroom management, educational technology, and student development.
  • Content-Area Training: Complete specialized teaching coursework aligned with your academic field, such as science, English, mathematics, art, physical education, or music.
  • Licensure Preparation: Complete professional education coursework designed to support students seeking state secondary education licensure.

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What You'll Learn

Students in the Secondary Education minor develop the educational knowledge and teaching skills needed to work with middle and high school learners while preparing for state secondary education licensure.

Students learn to:

  • Understand principles of teaching and student learning
  • Develop classroom management strategies
  • Use educational technology effectively
  • Assess student learning and academic progress
  • Support exceptional and diverse learners
  • Apply teaching methods within their specialized content area

Program Details

PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this minor program. Take a look at what you’ll be learning while working toward your degree.

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  • Full admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University
  • A declared undergraduate major in an eligible content area
  • Meet applicable academic requirements for enrollment in education coursework
  • Specialized teaching coursework is assigned by the Department of Education based on the student’s content-area specialization

Admissions

Secondary Education students benefit from collaborative classrooms, educational technology, experienced faculty, and hands-on learning environments through PBA’s School of Education & Behavioral Studies. Students develop practical teaching skills while preparing to work with diverse learners in middle and high school educational settings.

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Common Major Pairings

The Secondary Education minor is designed to complement eligible content-area majors and prepare students to teach their subject at the middle and high school levels. Common major pairings may include:

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Financial Aid

PBA’s robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your education with scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.

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