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Major: Secondary Education Certification Program
Teaching is not only a rewarding career, but teachers fill an important role in our society by influencing the lives of young people. Dowling's School of Education is committed to preparing you with the skills needed to meet the challenges ahead. Our well-rounded Secondary Education Certification program consists of a liberal arts major in the subject you plan to teach, a core liberal arts curriculum, and a variety of courses in teaching techniques and methods.

Student Teaching:
The cornerstone of Dowling's Education program is the student teaching component. It is one of the most important final steps in preparing graduates for a successful and rewarding teaching career. We place great emphasis on the quality of this experience, as well as the amount of time our students spend observing and teaching in the classroom. Our graduates have earned a reputation for being particularly well prepared for their first professional teaching job.

Career Outcomes: For Secondary Education Certification Program Majors
Dowling's Secondary Education Certification program provides you with the knowledge, skills, and character training necessary for a rewarding teaching career.