Secondary Education, Department of

Introduction
Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Programs and Courses Offered

Department Chair

Grace Cho

Department Office/Website

College Park 600
657-278-7769
ed.fullerton.edu/SecEd

Faculty

Debra Ambrosetti, Tara Barnhart, Minerva Chávez, Grace Cho, Victoria Brookhart Costa, Mark Ellis, Maria Grant, Nick Henning, Ellen Kottler, Marilyn Leuer, Lynda Randall, Kristen Shand, Chris Street, Natalie Tran, Miguel Zavala

Introduction

The mission of the Department of Secondary Education is to develop quality secondary school teachers. We are committed to providing a program that reflects the complex contexts of the secondary classroom, and models a professional community where learning is interactive and dynamic. Our philosophy is to prepare educational leaders through a course of study that bases practice upon knowledge of current research in curriculum and instruction. We develop students as life-long learners, reflective practitioners and change agents who positively influence decision-making in schools and communities to improve the education of adolescents.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing a degree in secondary education:

Knowledgeable and competent specialists

Demonstrate a strong foundation in subject matter knowledge or field of study
Demonstrate a strong understanding and implementation of pedagogical skills or skills in chosen field
Use technology as a resource

Reflective and responsive practitioners

Promote diversity
Make informed decisions
Engage in collaborative endeavors
Think critically

Committed and caring professionals

Be agents for change
Maintain professional and ethical standards
Become lifelong learners

Programs and Courses Offered

Programs

Master of Science

Non-Degree

Courses

Secondary Education

Courses are designated as EDSC in the class schedule.