Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Secondary Education in Washington D.C. United States | American University
American University
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Washington D.C. United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,976
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The School of Education (SOE) offers an Undergraduate Teacher Education licensure program that trains future educators for diverse PK-12 environments, including public, charter, parochial, and private schools. This program combines educational theory with practical teaching methods, ensuring graduates can effectively enhance learning experiences for PK-12 students. Coursework features challenging, relevant content that promotes effective teaching strategies and culturally aware instructional approaches.
The School of Education's Secondary Education undergraduate program caters to students pursuing teaching certification alongside their humanities, arts, or science majors. This secondary education major provides a licensure track fulfilling Washington D.C. certification standards and qualifying graduates for credentials in numerous states. Additionally, the program includes a non-licensure option for students.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.0
Qualification Requirements
Please have your academic records from each secondary school you attended for the U.S. equivalent of 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades sent directly from those schools to American University in sealed envelopes or via the Common Application. Students who study in 3-year secondary school systems only need to provide transcripts for those three years.
Internet based test (iBT) score of 85 or higher. Sub-scores for each section of the TOEFL must be 20 or higher.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- Composite score of 6.5 or higher. Sub-scores for each section of the IELTS must be 6.0 or higher
Internet based test (iBT) score of 85 or higher. Sub-scores for each section of the TOEFL must be 20 or higher.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- Composite score of 6.5 or higher. Sub-scores for each section of the IELTS must be 6.0 or higher
Tuition
USD
28,976