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Secondary Education

Secondary Education

Students pursuing certification in secondary education can choose from the following majors and minors. Please note that these letter codes are the official certification codes used by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).

Majors Available:

  • Biology (DA)
  • Chemistry (DC)
  • English (BA)
  • History (CC)
  • Integrated Science (DI)
  • Mathematics (EX)
  • Music Education (JQ)
  • Social Studies (group, RX)
  • Spanish (FF)
  • Special Education (SM)

Minors Available:

  • Biology (DA)
  • Chemistry (DC)
  • English (BA)
  • History (CC)
  • Psychology (CE)
  • Spanish (FF)
  • Teaching English as a Second Language (NS)

To view course requirements and descriptions, see the undergraduate catalog.

Secondary certification allows graduates to teach in his or her major or minor disciplines for grades six through twelve. Available K-12 endorsements for students of Secondary Education are Music Education, Spanish Education, and Special Education: Learning Disabilities.

Students desiring Michigan certification are responsible for meeting all certification requirements of the Michigan Department of Education and the State Board of Education, whether or not they are explicitly stated in the SAU catalog.

The SOE policies apply to all Spring Arbor University sites. However, procedures for carrying out certain policies may vary from site to site. Certain certifiable majors and minors are available at the main campus only. A student wishing to participate in these majors and minors must register for and attend classes at SAU’s main campus in Spring Arbor, Michigan.

For more information on the elementary and secondary education programs at Spring Arbor University, visit SAU’s School of Education webpage.