Chaminade University of Honolulu

School of Education & Human Development

Secondary Education Online

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Secondary Education with Licensure 6–12 (Online)

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3

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15 WEEKS

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College
College of Education & Human Development

Degree Type
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Program Type
Major

Program Delivery
Fully Online

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Be the teacher they remember.

Great teachers do more than teach a subject—they build confidence, spark curiosity and help students see what’s possible. Chaminade’s Secondary Education program prepares you to make that kind of lasting impact with students in grades 6–12.

Through rigorous coursework and student-teaching opportunities, you’ll develop the skills to create classrooms where students feel supported, challenged and inspired to succeed. Choose from English, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies, and complete your coursework online for added flexibility.

Graduate ready to lead a classroom, earn your teaching license and make a difference—one student at a time.

Upon completion of the undergraduate B.S. program in Secondary Education, students will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge of learner development, learner differences, diverse students, and the learning environment to optimize learning for Secondary students.
  2. Describe central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the subject matter disciplines for Secondary students.
  3. Utilize formative and summative assessments to determine, select, and implement effective instructional strategies for Secondary students.
  4. Analyze the history, values, commitments, and ethics of the teaching profession within the school community.
  5. Explain the Marianist tradition of providing an integral, quality education within diverse learning communities.

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In addition to the general education requirements, these are the pre-major and major requirements below:

Pre-Major Requirements

  • ED 201 Intro to Secondary Education
  • ED 220 Educational Foundations
  • ED 221 Educational Psychology
  • ED 222 Educational Technology
  • ED 462 Multicultural Education
  • PSY 304 Psychology of Adolescence
  • ED 421 Literature of Adolescents
  • ED 462 Multicultural Education

Major Requirements

  • ED 326 Introduction to Exceptional Children
  • ED 404 Managing School Environments
  • ED 408 Assessment
  • ED 423 Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary
  • ED 427* Teaching in Area of Specialization
  • ED 490S Secondary Seminar
  • ED 495 Student Teaching: Secondary

Passing scores for the Praxis Secondary Education test or have met subject-credit eligibility requirements per Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) Guidelines respective to the student’s selected licensure track (English Language Arts, Mathematics, General Science, or Social Studies).

Note: Student teaching must start within two terms of the completion of ED-423.

*ED-427 Teaching in the Area of Specialization students should register for one of the following courses depending on their identified area of specialization: Science (ED-427S), Social Studies (ED-427H), English (ED-427E), Mathematics (ED-427M).

We are providing you with this notice pursuant to 34 C.F.R. 668.43 to inform you that Chaminade University of Honolulu has not made a determination as to whether the curriculum of this program leads to licensure in states outside of the State of Hawaii. If you plan to obtain your license in a state other than the State of Hawaii, please inquire with your state’s licensing agency for curriculum requirements for licensure. You can go to this website NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory, click on your intended professional licensure, then look for your state and click on their website for more information on the requirements for your professional licensure.

If you are interested in having Chaminade University of Honolulu provide you with a recommendation for licensure in the State of Hawaii only, you must complete your student teaching at a school within the State of Hawaii.

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