Secondary Teaching Minor
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to teach at the middle or high school level.
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Inspire and Empower the Next Generation of Learners
The Secondary Teaching Minor at Concordia University Irvine equips you with the practical skills, classroom experience, and Christian foundation to teach and mentor students at the high school level. You’ll learn to create engaging lessons, manage diverse classrooms, and integrate technology and literacy with your subject matter area.
Whether you plan to pursue a Single Subject Teaching Credential or simply want to expand your understanding of education, this program helps you discover your calling to teach, guide, and make a difference in the lives of young people.
Note: EDUC 204: Introduction to Teaching Diverse Populations is needed for program acceptance, which is required before you can take any EDUC 400-level classes. EDUC 301: Typical and Atypical Development of Diverse Learners is also needed if you’re planning to earn a credential.
View the Concordia University Irvine Online Catalog for a full list of courses.
Meet Our Faculty
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Cari Chittick
Director of Lutheran Teaching Programs and LCMS Placement, Professor of…
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Kathy Mueller
Administrative Assistant to the Dean/Assistant Director of Events and Partnerships
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Sandra Mercier
Director, MAEd Learning, Design, and Technology & Curriculum & Instruction
FAQs
What can I do with a Secondary Teaching Minor?
This minor prepares you to teach at the middle school or high school level and can complement majors in subjects such as English, mathematics, history, or science. Many students continue on to earn their Single Subject Teaching Credential, while others apply their teaching and communication skills in ministry, youth programs, tutoring, or educational leadership.
What is the job outlook for high school teachers?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for high school teachers was $64,580 in 2024. Employment is projected to decline slightly through 2034, but approximately 66,200 openings are expected each year as current teachers retire or move into other fields.1
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Sources
1U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, on the internet, at:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm (Viewed Oct. 30, 2025).
Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.