Overview

Teachers have the unique opportunity to directly influence a student's life. By sharing knowledge and experiences with today's students you are playing a big role in fostering the possibility of a better future.

Key Features

As a secondary education teacher, you will not only help them grow their knowledge base but help empower them to tackle challenges with confidence.
At Widener University’s undergraduate Secondary Education programme, you’ll learn the ins and outs of being a teacher through the College of Health and Human Services' Center for Education while majoring in your chosen content area in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Students have the option to pursue grade 7-12 Pennsylvania teaching certification in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, english, mathematics, physics, and social studies (history), as well as pre-kindergarten to grade 12 certification in Spanish.

Potential Careers

Middle or high school teacher
Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, English Language Arts, Math, Physics, Social Studies/History, Spanish
Teacher leader

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Education
Educational Psychology
Collaboration and Inclusion
Intervention in the Content Areas

English Language Learners PK-12

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

We accept applications on a rolling basis—there are no hard deadlines.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United States

Disciplines

Secondary Education View 938 other Bachelors in Secondary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your free online application (If you are attending a secondary school, or if you have taken fewer than 12 credits at a college or university, complete the freshman application. If you have attempted at least 12 credits at a college or university, complete the transfer application.)

Submit your official transcripts from all high school and college/university institutions you have attended. A course-by-course credential evaluation completed by a NACES certified organization will be accepted if the transcript is not in the English language.

Fulfill the English Proficiency requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

58280 USD / year

≈ 58280 USD / year
Out-of-State

58280 USD / year

≈ 58280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58280 USD / year

≈ 58280 USD / year

Living costs

Chester

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

Potential Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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