Secondary Education: K-12

Teaching, reaching, and inspiring middle and high school students requires a strong skill set and superior teacher preparation. At Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, we’ll prepare you to pursue Minnesota licensure through our secondary education major and a required licensure area to teach grades 5–12 in communication and English language arts, social studies, life science/biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, or grades K–12 in Spanish.

Our approach at Saint Mary’s goes beyond just the campus classroom. We emphasize hands-on experiences that integrate coursework with experiential learning. This real-world approach allows you to gain firsthand knowledge of essential aspects of teaching, such as lesson planning, working with diverse students and families, and teaching with joy and efficacy. 

Here, you’ll acquire the invaluable experiences needed to one day lead your own classroom and make a meaningful difference in the lives of your students. When students demonstrate academic advancement, it’s a testament to the teacher’s educational abilities. Students who had a teacher who was rated as “highly effective” were more likely to graduate from high school and go on to college. You can be that inspiring teacher in a teenager’s life. 

Guided by the inspiration of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the patron saint of teachers, Saint Mary’s believes in the transformative power of education. We understand that higher learning is not merely about acquiring knowledge; it serves as a catalyst for a profound impact on lives and inspiring positive changes. As a high school teacher, you’ll often wear numerous hats: mentor, coach, tutor, and authoritative figure. Here, you’ll learn to serve with integrity and lead by example, making a lasting mark on the lives of students.

Make the most of your desire to impact young lives by joining us at Saint Mary’s. We’ll help you discover your personal best and approach to becoming a teacher who respects the needs, capabilities, and potential of every student. Education will continue to hold the key to a brighter future. Because of you.