Teacher Education Programs
It takes a well-trained teacher to make a positive impact on students.
Looking for the knowledge and expertise that will build the foundation for a fulfilling career? Teacher education is your place to start.
Secondary Education, Earth and Space Science (B.S.Ed.)
Earth and space science—a big topic that needs teachers like you’re interested in becoming to share its facts. Turn your interest into lessons meant to engage and inspire young minds, and perhaps unlock some of the universe’s secrets along the way.
Program
Highlights
Program Highlights
- A program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation
- of Educator Preparation
- A rigorous curriculum
- Support from the entire Mastodon community
- Student-teaching opportunities beyond northeast Indiana
- A prestigious Purdue degree
career and salary data
How far will you go?
*General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast via O*NET and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs. Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside Purdue Fort Wayne’s control. Purdue Fort Wayne does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
Accreditation
The School of Education is accredited through CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation), and the secondary education earth and space science program is and nationally recognized as high-quality programs through the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Because of these statuses, students who meet specified requirements are eligible for a secondary-teaching license in earth and space science in the state of Indiana. Indiana holds reciprocal licensing agreements with other states.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Become more caring, humane, and functional citizens in a global, multicultural, democratic society
- Improve the human condition by creating positive learning environments
- Become change agents by demonstrating reflective professional practice
- Solve client problems through clear, creative analyses
- Assess client performance, creating and executing effective teaching, counseling, and educational leadership by utilizing a variety of methodologies reflecting current related research
- Utilize interdisciplinary scholarship, demonstrating technology and critical literacies and effectively communicating with all stakeholders
- Coach
- Curriculum Designer
- Educator (informal)
- Interventionist
- School Administrator
- School Counselor
- School Librarian
- Teacher
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