Council on Teacher Education

Secondary Education, Science:  Physics (Grades 9 - 12)

State-of-the-art classrooms, research opportunities with leaders in the field, plus funded study abroad and outreach opportunities—Secondary Education programs equip candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to lead. With a focus on diversity, technology, field work and research, this program produces candidates who are in demand.

Undergraduates receive a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Minor in Secondary Education with educator licensure.  At the graduate level, candidates complete a Master of Education in Secondary Education with educator licensure.

A strong social justice focus characterizes the program curriculum.

The program includes a minimum of 10 weeks of full-time pre-service clinical experience, or its equivalent. The program provides supervision and support services to the teacher.

Undergraduate program information.

Undergraduate course requirements.

Prepare to teach students in grades 9-12, teaching the subjects you are most passionate about. Earn your bachelor’s degree with a major in Physics from the Grainger College of Engineering and a minor in Secondary School Teaching from the College of Education.  

Graduate program information.

The Secondary Education Master plus Teacher Licensure provides the coursework necessary for a master's degree as well as the professional sequence leading to initial licensure.

Program coordinator:       Scott Filkins

Placement coordinator:  Cara Gutzmer

Council on Teacher Education
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1310 S. Sixth St., Champaign, IL 61820-6925
Phone: 217-333-2804
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