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Get Extensive Secondary Teaching Experience

Student teacher teaching in a classroomWe strongly believe that teaching is a craft perfected with practice, and you’ll get plenty of it at UM-Dearborn in our Bachelor of Arts in secondary education program. It includes early field work in secondary classrooms, two semesters of part-time teaching during apprenticeships, and a full semester of student teaching. When you graduate, you’ll be an experienced teacher ready to confidently walk into your own secondary classroom for the first time.

The program prepares you to be a dynamic and effective middle school or high school educator in a subject of your choice: English language arts, math, integrated science, or social studies. When you complete the program and pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification exam, we’ll recommend you for teacher certification to the Michigan Department of Education.

Where A Secondary Education Degree Will Take You

Your degree will prepare you to teach the subject of your choice at the secondary level you choose.  From there, you can get more education to teach other subjects or within other grade levels. Your degree also helps prepare you to move beyond the classroom into roles such as instructional coordinator, or, with additional training, counselor, principal, or others.
 

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$64,290 Median Salary

Middle School Teachers

Employment of middle school teachers is projected to stay steady from 2022 to 2032. About 42,200 openings for middle school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade, mainly to replace teachers who retire or otherwise leave the profession.

$65,220 Median Salary

High School Teachers

Employment of high school teachers is projected to stay steady from 2022 to 2032. About 67,100 openings for high school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade, mainly to replace teachers who retire or otherwise leave the profession.

$63,580 Median Salary

Career and Technical Education Teachers

Employment of career and technical education teachers is projected to stay steady from 2022 to 2032. About 14,800 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade, mainly to replace teachers who retire or otherwise leave the profession.

$65,910 Median Salary

Special Education Teachers

Employment of special education teachers is projected to stay steady from 2022 to 2032. About 33,500 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade, mainly to replace teachers who retire or otherwise leave the profession.

Program Details

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Go Blue Guarantee

Students at UM-Dearborn are eligible for the Go Blue Guarantee - University of Michigan’s landmark promise of free tuition for high-achieving in-state undergraduate students from qualifying backgrounds. Major financial support is available for students who do not fully qualify.

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Student Teaching through UM-Dearborn

Become a teacher in the state of Michigan with engaging coursework and student teaching placements.

How to Get Involved

UM-Dearborn's vibrant campus life offers numerous student-run organizations, clubs, and activities. Engage with fellow future educators, join student-led educational forums, or participate in community tutoring programs. Getting involved will enrich your university life and enhance your teaching skills as you learn with your peers.

Next Steps

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