Secondary Education Degree

The secondary education program at Wheaton College 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 Illinois colleges that offer secondary education degrees.

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Wheaton College

1 University Circle, Macomb, IL

Wheaton College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Wheaton, Illinois, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school's Nondenominational Christian affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Over 3,000 students enroll at Wheaton College yearly.

Areas of study available at Wheaton College include but are not limited to:

• Theology And Religious Vocations
• English Language And Literature
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are between 27 - 32 on the ACT, or 1820 - 2100 on the SAT exam. Wheaton College admits roughly 60% of students applying annually. Of those students admitted, about 45% of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at wheaton.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $32,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $5,300 annually. Students at Wheaton College may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Wheaton College is the "Thunder", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to view more about this school may visit their website at http://www.wheaton.edu.

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

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