In the Goshen College secondary education program, you will learn how to make the subject you love come alive for middle and high school students. Our intensive secondary education program prepares secondary teachers to teach fifth through 12th-grade students in diverse classrooms around the country. With this program’s integrated focus on hands-on learning, you will have the opportunity to start field placements in local classrooms during your first year of study. The coursework will help you think critically and creatively about education in the United States, both past and present.
In addition to learning about teacher education, methods, and strategies, our secondary education prepares students with experience in student teaching and classroom management. You will work with students of all abilities and backgrounds and learn how to create a positive and inclusive learning environment for everyone. As Goshen College secondary education majors, aspiring teachers are well-equipped to make a difference in students’ lives and help them reach their full potential.
Secondary education students complete education courses for teacher certification while double majoring in one of many possible subject areas: chemistry, English, English as a new language, life sciences, math, music, Spanish, physical education, physics, social studies, theater or visual art.
Over 90 percent of GC graduates who sought a teaching position in the last three years are now employed as teachers. Throughout the secondary education program, you are prepared to teach diverse students, integrate learning across disciplines, and design creative and challenging curricula—all of which are essential for success for middle school teachers and high school teachers.
If you are interested in pursuing a career in teaching, the Goshen College’s secondary education program is a perfect choice. Financial aid is also available. We look forward to welcoming you to the Goshen College community!
Anita Stalter, an education professor and academic leader at Goshen College for 28 years, died Tuesday, Dec. 10. She was 77. Stalter came to Goshen College in 1987 when she was hired to teach half time in the Education Department and to start a school at the local Oaklawn Psychiatric…
Goshen College has announced the approval of a new Master of Arts in Teaching program by the Education and Deaf Studies Department, and will begin admitting students for the fall of 2025. This program is designed to address the need for qualified educators in the United States, particularly in Indiana, where teacher shortages have reached alarming levels.
This year’s seven President’s Graduating Leader Awardees with (front, center) President Stoltzfus: (front, left to right) Julia Jun, Mariela Esparza, Sofia Sanchez; (back, left to right) Manny Villanueva, Eduardo Horiba Curvo, Nelson Kemboi, Dan Eash-Scott. Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus recently honored seven graduating seniors with the…
of education faculty have had K-12 classroom teaching experience
of student teachers who finish the education program pass qualifying test for licensure
of 2016-17 graduates who sought teaching jobs were employed right after graduation
of education alumni say their undergraduate education prepared them for their teaching career
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Stephen Lowe, a '21 music and secondary education double major from Dayton, Virginia, reflects on faith and learning.
Stephen's storyMariela Esparza ’24 is combining her love of literature and language with her passion for helping students.
Mariela's storyLeah Landes is a 2017 math education graduate from Saint Louis, Missouri. She is looking forward to using her degree to teach math to junior high students.
Leah's storyArvis Dawson '76 is a former social worker, educator, Elkhart City Council member, and a member of the Goshen College Alumni Council.
Arvis' storyBrody Thomas loves music, so much that he stayed in Goshen to teach music at Bethany Christian Schools.
Brody's storyLiz Berg '12, from Canada, and Marcelle Zoughbi '13, from Palestine, came to Goshen College to study nursing and elementary education. While at Goshen, they became activists for peace and justice in the Middle East.
Liz's storySuzanne Ehst
Professor of Education and Director of Master of Arts in Teaching
Brooke Lemmon
Professor of Education
Director of Special Education
Kathy Meyer Reimer
Professor of Education
Director of Elementary Education
Steve Thalheimer
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Education
Danaé Wirth
Director of Accreditation
Assistant Professor of Education
Robina Sommers
Assistant Professor of Education
Director of Teach Elkhart County
Roy Jackson II
Assistant Professor of Education
Janine Ostergren
Education Administrative Assistant
