Overview

Become a positive force of educational change and impact in your community when you earn your Secondary Education degree from Gannon University.

Outstanding teachers are themselves products of an outstanding education. They come from a program that rewards academic achievement, emphasizes the importance of each student as an individual, and is grounded in a mastery of the theories of learning and teaching.

Key facts

Gain valuable field experience beginning your first year.

Learn from faculty who are experienced content area teachers and from adjuncts who are teachers or administrators in secondary schools

Learn to Lead the Way in Secondary Education

Prepare for Pennsylvania Level I teacher certification in grades 7-12 in four content areas: biology, English, mathematics and social studies, and earn a BA or a BS degree in your content area.

Access opportunities to teach in more than 40 states through the Pennsylvania Department of Education's reciprocity agreements.

Gain expertise in teaching strategies, performance and professionalism.

Gain valuable, practical experiences in urban, suburban and rural classrooms.

Careers and opportunities

Through curriculum flexibility and high-quality educational opportunities, you can:

Earn your certification in secondary education grades 7-12, which can lead to an array of exciting careers including museum archivist, educational tour guide or travel specialist; school counselor, principal or superintendent; or reading, mathematics or English as a Second Language specialist and more.

Earn an annual media wage of $61,820, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Accreditation

Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instructional Design

Classroom Management

Student Teaching

Adolescent Development

Literacy Development

Meeting the Need of Students with Exceptionalities Grades 7-12

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

Gannon accepts applications at any time, however, applicants who need a student visa must apply at least 6 weeks before they want to begin studying at Gannon.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erie, United States

Disciplines

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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

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an online application to Gannon University.

Transcripts

Letter(s) of recommendation

Additional Documents

Bank Statement and Affidavit of Support Form

Evidence of English Proficiency

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

40020 USD / year

≈ 40020 USD / year
Out-of-State

40020 USD / year

≈ 40020 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40020 USD / year

≈ 40020 USD / year

Additional Details

Fees $1,386

Fees include University Fee $1,100, APB $114, SGA $66, Engagement $106

Living costs

Erie

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

Gannon University has a wide variety of merit based, need-based and athletic financial awards.

The generous merit-based scholarship program recognizes a students outstanding performance in the classroom.

Students accepted to Gannon will receive notification of academic and merit awards they qualify for with their acceptance letter from the Gannon University Admissions Office.

Student athletes should contact Gannon's Athletic Office for information on scholarships in their chosen sport.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Secondary Education.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Overview

Key facts

Learn to Lead the Way in Secondary Education

Careers and opportunities

Accreditation

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Erie

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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