Secondary Education Degree

The secondary education program at Wheeling Jesuit 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 West Virginia colleges that offer secondary education degrees.

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Wheeling Jesuit University

PO Box 6201, Morgantown, WV

Wheeling Jesuit University is a nonprofit private institution located in Wheeling, WV and provides a large number of program options for students. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Approximately a thousand students enroll at Wheeling Jesuit University yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students admitted to Wheeling Jesuit University earn an SAT score in a range of 950 - 1120, or an ACT score between 20 - 25. 72% of those who apply are accepted to Wheeling Jesuit University, of which 28% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $4,500 per year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Wheeling Jesuit University is the "Cardinals", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the Secondary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wheeling Jesuit University offers a less than two-year award program in secondary education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic 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

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