Secondary Education
Empowering Future Educators!
Are you aspiring to become an influential educator in middle or high school? Our Secondary Education Transfer Major is meticulously crafted to facilitate a smooth transition for you from our college to a four-year university! This program emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum and a focus on practical training, setting you up for success.
You'll experience collaborative learning environments, engage in group projects, and benefit from professional development opportunities that enrich your student experience. Upon completion, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for teacher certification, ready to embark on a fulfilling career as an adept secondary educator and inspire the next generation!
Also Available Online
This program is available fully online — instructor-led, on a set weekly schedule, with the same coursework as our on-campus section. Online students can use tutoring, advising, and campus facilities at any of our four locations.
Begin your path toward teaching at the middle or high school level and transfer into a four-year program, with coursework delivered online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Secondary Education program available online?
Yes. It's fully online, instructor-led, on the same weekly schedule as on-campus, with access to tutoring, advising, and all four campus locations.
Does this degree qualify me to teach middle or high school?
Not on its own. This AA is the transfer-ready foundation; teacher certification comes after you complete your bachelor's degree and licensure requirements at a four-year university.
What does the program actually prepare me for?
A smooth transfer into a four-year secondary education program, with coursework and collaborative projects designed to build the practical and academic foundation teacher-certification programs expect.
Does this program transfer to a four-year university?
Yes — Secondary Education is a Transfer Major AA built for that transition
Does online cost more than on-campus?
Per-credit tuition is the same, but online sections carry an added distance learning fee. See Tuition and Fees for current rates.
How do I get started?
Apply through PawPass, or schedule a visit to talk with an advisor about your target subject area and transfer school.
Marshalltown Community College
3700 S. Center St. Marshalltown, IA 50158
mccinfo@iavalley.edu
641-752-7106
Ellsworth Community College
1100 College Avenue Iowa Falls, IA 50126
eccinfo@iavalley.edu
641-648-4611