Secondary Education High School

People who work in this pathway must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, motivate learners, as well as understand their educational and emotional needs. Teachers must be able to recognize and respond to individual differences in diverse learners and employ different teaching/training methods that will result in higher learner achievement.

Example Careers

• Coach
• Education Administrator
• High School/Secondary Teacher
• Librarian
• Multicultural/ESL Teacher
• Recreation Worker
• School Counselor
• Special Education Teacher
• Teacher Assistant
• Career and Technical Education Teacher

Pathway Courses (Course Planning Handbook)

• Human Development  (FCS 170)
• Preschool  (FCS 313)
• Ed Academy I  (FCS 323)
• Ed Academy II  (FCS 423)

Related Electives

• Child Development  (FCS 160)

Career Related Activities

• Future Teachers of America
• FCCLA
• National Technical Honor Society
• Career Fair
• Ask the Expert Day

External Experiences

• Job Shadow
• Internship (Long-term)
• Mini-Internship (Winter Break, Spring Break)

Certifications

• Early Childhood Education Level 1 Credential

Triton Certificates

• Teacher Aide Certificate
• Paraprofessional in Education (College of DuPage)
• Teaching Online Utilizing Technology (College of DuPage)

Triton Degrees

• Secondary Education Grade 6 through 12
• Special Education (Pre K through 12)

Example College Majors 

• Library Science
• Multicultural/ESL Education
• School Administration
• School Counseling
• Secondary Education
• Special Education
• Sport and Fitness Management  Teaching Content Area