Overview

Students in the Secondary Education program at Lewis University declare two majors while preparing to become a high school teacher – one major in Secondary Education (grades 9-12), and one major in the academic subject they plan to teach. Content areas include:

Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
English/Language Arts
Psychology
History

Prior to the final semester of clinical practice, Secondary Education majors also complete a minimum of 100 hours of field work, earning experience in a wide variety of teaching environments in both public and private school districts. Upon graduation, students will have experience with diverse learners and will be prepared for today’s changing classrooms.

On campus opportunities

Educators Rising
Best Buddies Illinois
Catholic and Lasallian Educators Program
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education (KDP)
Black Student Union (BSU)
Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Programme Structure

Courses include

Pedagogy and Assessment for Effective Instruction

Integrating Educational and Assistive Technology in the Classroom

Field Experience

Frameworks in Education

Instructional Strategies and Learning Communities for Adolescents
Communication for Teachers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

international deadline six months before

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of an introductory level methods course
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 (to enroll in the introductory methods course and continue in the program)

A 2.75 GPA within the academic major (a minimum “C” grade is required in all education courses toward licensure)

Undergraduate Application

Secondary School Transcripts, or National Exam results
Secondary school completion certificate
English Proficiency exam scores
Copy of passport

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

41900 USD / year

≈ 41900 USD / year
Out-of-State

41900 USD / year

≈ 41900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41900 USD / year

≈ 41900 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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On campus opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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