Middle/Secondary
Education (minor)
The middle/secondary education program, offered
as a minor, prepares students for certification for grades 6 through
12. Students seeking secondary certification choose the subject
(or subjects) they would like to teach in middle or high school.
Alverno can prepare students for certification in each of the following areas: biology, broadfield social studies, chemistry, English, history, language arts, mathematics, and broadfield science.
Alverno Faculty
At Alverno, you'll learn from a faculty that is nationally known
for its leadership in education. Alverno's education faculty
members are all experienced teachers with advanced degrees. In addition
to their teaching, the department's professors also provide one-on-one
guidance to students in course selection, field placements, student
teaching and career options.
Field Experience
An important part of a teacher's education is her field experience
and student teaching. Alverno's education students spend over 100
hours actively involved in classroom practice throughout the Milwaukee
area before their student teaching. Because the Milwaukee area has
the largest concentration of schools in Wisconsin, it offers excellent
variety in placements for education students. Alverno maintains
ties with over 150 schools in the Milwaukee area to provide field
experience and student teaching opportunities for its education
students. The college also operates an on-campus childcare facility,
providing additional placement options for education students.
When you graduate, you'll have over 600 hours of
in-class experience and a thorough preparation in the area you choose.
The future in teaching looks bright for Alverno graduates. With
an Alverno education, you will be well-prepared to teach in the
21st century.
Sample Curriculum
First Year:
- Fine Arts & Humanities
- Integrated Communications Seminar
- Psychology
- Quantitative Strategies
- Major Courses
Second Year:
- Integrated Field Experiences
- Life Span Development
- Perspectives on Literature
- Foundations of Teaching, Learning, Assessing
- Technology and Education
- Major Courses
- Electives
Third Year:
- Integrated Field Experiences
- Middle School Teaching
- Major Courses
- Electives
- Intro to the Exceptional Learner
Fourth Year:
- Student Teaching
- Philosophy of Education
- Methods course related to your major and Interdisciplinary Teaching Seminar
- Diverse Learners
Quote from Alverno alumna
"I realize, as I look back and
as I continue to look ahead, that Alverno has taught me that you
never really stop learning. Alverno's teachers were thorough and
patient when addressing issues and my many, many queries/concerns.
They shared of themselves unceasingly. They nurtured unselfishly.
Learning was made relevant. I find it is a continual, wonderful,
exciting, ongoing process."
Eloise N. Daniels
English Teacher
Your next
step
To find out more about Alverno's secondary education program, contact
the Alverno Admissions office. An Admissions Counselor can answer
your questions about the program, admissions, credit transfers and
financial aid.
Call 414-382-6100, toll-free at 1-800-933-3401 or
e-mail Admissions.
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