Secondary Education Degree

The secondary education program at Texas Lutheran University prepares students for a career in teaching both middle and high school, as well as at the university level. The program focuses on teaching grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system and state regulations. Program courses include: comprehensive curriculum on specific/preferred subject matter. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer secondary education degrees.

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Texas Lutheran University (TLU)

3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX

About
Texas Lutheran University, located in Seguin, Texas, and was established in 1891. The school was originally established as an academy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. The school was originally located in Brenham, but moved to Seguin into a single building located on 15 acres. The school merged with Trinity College of Round Rock, Texas and and Clifton College, resulting in an expansion of the schools offerings and a change of the name to Texas Lutheran University.

Academics
Texas Lutheran University offers a variety of majors and minors to provide students a number of choices for their academic and professional futures. Programs typically take four years to complete and result in a  bachelor's degree. Minor degree options allow students to pursue secondary interests that may or may not relate to their major. As a school with a religious foundation, Lutheran principles are part of the foundation of the academic offerings at the school.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Environmental Science
• Sociology
• Economics
• Theology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Texas Lutheran University may apply through assured or regular admissions. Assured admissions guarantees admission to the university if certain requirements (available online) are met. Regular admissions is for students who wish to enroll but do not meet guaranteed admissions requirements. Applications for regular admissions will be reviewed once completed and a decision regarding admission made shortly thereafter.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Individuals in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the financial information provided in which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Financial aid must be applied for every year.

Career Options for Graduates

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 17
  • Average Annual Salary: $55330
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Annual Salary: $55740

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).