The Secondary Education – General Science Education program supports the JSU learning-centered mission through the development of highly qualified teachers who are well-prepared to instruct a diverse student population using the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required by professional educators.
- Graduates are qualified for a Class B Professional Teaching Certificate in the State of Alabama
- Successful completion of the General Science Education Program qualifies teacher candidates for certification in Secondary General Science Education (Grades 6-12).
- The program includes specialized training in the teaching of biology and other sciences at the middle school and high school levels.
Potential Careers
- Certified Science Teacher in Graders 6-12,
- Teach Abroad,
- Community Educator,
- Many other careers related to teaching and education,
- Other careers requiring advanced skills in communication, long- and short-range planning, and professionalism.
Median Annual Salary
| Secondary General Science Teacher |
$52,000 |
*Average salary provided by World Population Review
