Imagine a career where you are not just teaching subjects, but inspiring curiosity, fostering critical thinking, and molding the next generation of leaders! As an education major, you have the power to ignite a lifelong love for learning, and it enables you to travel on a fulfilling journey that not only has the power to transform the lives of your students, but also your own. Our faculty seeks to reaffirm Christian ideals through the study of great writers, reading, writing, and discussion.
Why Education?
- Median Pay - $53,104*
- 187-day contract
- Greater than 90% job placement
- Family-friendly schedule
- Opportunity for public, private, and charter schools
- Transforms lives
*https://www.salary.com/research/salary/benchmark/public-school-teacher-salary/al
About the Curriculum:
Example English Program of Study (Suggested First and Second Year Plan)
Major: BA English – Secondary Education
Fall Year 1
BI 1315 (3) Biblical Worldview I
EH 1301 (3) English Composition I
FAF 1111 (1) Faulkner Foundations
SED 2020 (0) Introduction to Education
SED 2322 (3) Foundations of Education
MH 1338 (3) Finite Math (or higher)
PE 1300 (3) Lifetime Fitness
16 credits
Spring Year 1
BI 1316 (3) Biblical Worldview II
EH 1302 (3) English Composition II
BI 2319 (3) Christian Ethics
EH 1303 (3) Speech Communication
Foreign language course 1 (3)
15 credits
Fall Year 2
HY 2320 (3) American Cultural Heritage
SED 3340 (3) The Exceptional Learner
Social Science Elective (3)
EH 3365 (3) American Writers Since 1800
English elective (3)
15 credits
Spring Year 2
SED 3338 (3) Reading and Writing in Content Area
EH 3300 (3) Creative Writing
Foreign language course 2 (3)
SED 4348 (3) Classroom Management
English Elective (3)
15 credits
Faulkner University
Founded in 1942, our institution is Alabama’s premier private Christian university. Our robust academic offerings include more than 70 degree programs, seven online degree programs, and 15 graduate degree programs. Whether you enroll in one of our online programs or attend classes on campus, you’ll find a welcoming, supportive community with plenty of opportunities to get involved.
Faulkner University has more than 30 student organizations and clubs, as well as several intercollegiate sports teams. Plus, all undergraduate students complete 160 hours of volunteer service — helping you get connected on campus and beyond.
Learn More about the Education Department at Faulkner University
If you’re looking for an Education degree program grounded in a Christian worldview, consider Faulkner University. With options for both online and in-person study at our four AL campuses, we welcome both local and remote students. Request more information or start your online application today.