The Adolescent Education program leads to certification to teach in grades 7–12. Each student must select an academic concentration from these options: Biology Chemistry English French Mathematics Physics Social Studies Spanish Each term, beginning in the sophomore year, students will be in classrooms. Students begin by observing, then working with an individual or small group under the cooperating teacher's directions. Finally, students will be able to assume complete responsibility for a classroom and the learning experiences of its pupils. Field experiences are designed to be developmental and integral to coursework.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately 3.6 million full-time-equivalent (FTE) elementary and secondary school teachers were engaged in classroom instruction in fall 2010. This number has risen 8% since 2000. Some careers of interest for education majors include: Adult education teacher Assistant principal Business education teacher Christian education worker College dean College president College teacher Counselor Director of admissions Director of guidance Director of student affairs Education consultant Elementary teacher ESL teacher Financial aid director Librarian Peace Corps/VISTA volunteer Personnel director Preschool teacher Principal Registrar School psychologist School social worker School superintendent Secondary teacher Special education teacher Textbook writer Trainer (educational) Tutor Vocational rehabilitation counselor Vocational/technical teacher