Secondary Education (7-12) Certification
at Mount Aloysius College
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Hybrid
This 7-12 secondary education post-baccalaureate certification is designed for individuals who already have a bachelor’s degree in English, biology, history, or political science and leads directly to state certification to teach in middle schools and high schools. Our flexible courses and small class sizes offer a high-energy, hands-on learning environment, where professors provide personalized support to meet your educational needs and personal goals.
Because of our unique hybrid model, this secondary education certification program allows you to continue working while taking classes full-time for the first two semesters.
Even when you aren’t on campus, you still have the full breadth of Mount Aloysius College student services available to you, including peer and professional tutoring, professional counseling, and career development. Students will be required to complete student teaching responsibilities for the last two semesters.
Program Highlights
See how the Mount’s education department helps its students succeed, including by fostering a tight-knit community and embracing technology-based teaching practices!
Courses Designed to Prepare You for Your Career
The Mount’s secondary education certificate program is designed to not only provide you with the knowledge and skills to help you be successful in future jobs, but to help you explore your passions and expand your horizons. Check out more information about the opportunities available to you.
Quick Facts About the Secondary Education (7-12) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program at Mount Aloysius
- Complete in as few as four semesters
- Hybrid model allows students to work full-time and attend classes for the first two semesters, and complete student-teaching requirements for the final two semesters
- PA Department of Education accredited
- Three separate secondary education specialization options
Most high school teachers work in either public or private schools. Some teach in public, magnet, and charter schools. Others teach in private, religious or secular schools.
There are Mountie teachers at school districts across PA and beyond, including:
- Altoona Area School District
- Appalachian IU08
- Blacklick Valley School District
- Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
- Cambria Heights School District
- Central Cambria School District
- Chestnut Ridge School District
- Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Tennessee
- Conemaugh Valley School District
- Frederick County Public Schools, Maryland
- Hampshire County Schools, West Virginia
- Loudon County Public Schools, Virginia
- Penn Hills Charter School, Pittsburgh
- Spring Cove School District
- Whitaker Center for the Science & Arts
The bachelor’s degree has student teaching assignments. Junior students tutor students in reading as part of coursework. Student teaching and tutoring placements occur in local private and public schools.
The annual median wage for high school teachers in 2023 was $65,220. Nationally, about 67,100 openings for high school teachers are projected each year, on average.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Check out the links below to learn even more about the Mount’s Education Department.
Join the Nation’s Largest Honor Society
Kappa Delta Pi: Honor Society in Education has evolved over 100 years to become America’s largest national honor society in education. The Alpha Lambda Zeta chapter at Mount Aloysius College embodies the vision of KDP that excellent teachers build thriving communities and create lifelong opportunities by providing quality, equitable education for all. The values of KDP include excellence, integrity, expertise, equity, diversity, and empathy.
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Guided by Local Education Professionals
The Mount Aloysius College Education Department has an advisory board that consists of public and private school superintendents, executive directors of local intermediate units, and CEO’s and directors of early childhood education organizations. Each year our Advisory Board hosts a mock interview session for students to network with local education leaders and hone their interview skills.
Affordable Tuition
Make an investment in your future with a quality, career-focused education at an affordable rate. Plus, check out our scholarships and institutional aid opportunities–99% of Mountie students receive some form of financial aid!
Questions?
Our admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have!
Email: admissions@mtaloy.edu
Phone: 814-886-6383