BA in Secondary Education in Springfield United States | Western New England University

Earn your teaching license in just four years The path to becoming an educator is challenging, yet attainable at Western New England University within a four-year timeframe. You'll pursue a combined major in Secondary Education alongside one of these content areas: Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, History, or Mathematical Sciences. Our state-approved Secondary Teacher Education program holds accreditation from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Upon finishing your coursework, field experiences, and a full-time teaching practicum, you'll qualify to instruct grades 8-12 in Massachusetts and gain reciprocity to teach in about 40 other states through the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement.

Our program focuses on equipping you with deep content expertise and professional competencies essential for effective secondary teaching. Your curriculum will blend education courses with subject-specific classes, all structured to fulfill Massachusetts licensure standards and university requirements. Key courses encompass: Introduction to Secondary Education, Teaching English Language Learners, Educational Principles and Issues, Secondary Teaching Methods, plus practical experience in local schools. The program culminates with a Secondary Teaching Practicum (student teaching) during your senior fall semester, offering optimal preparation for classroom setup, community building, and curriculum implementation.