Program Overview

M.Ed. in Secondary Education, 6-12 (Non-Licensure)

Overview

The Master of Education in Secondary Education, 6-12 (Non-Licensure) is a 34-credit graduate degree designed for candidates seeking advanced coursework in teaching middle and high school. This program is an attractive option for in-service teachers seeking to hone their craft in secondary teaching.

Program Description

The program focuses on teaching middle and high school, with coursework in subjects including:

• Classroom management and building dynamic classroom environments
• Pedagogical practices
• Adolescent development
• Curriculum and assessment

Program Competencies

Program competencies for this degree are derived from the College of Education and Liberal Arts Conceptual Framework and the InTASC standards (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium).

Course Prerequisites/Additional Course Requirements

Course prerequisites are listed in the Course Descriptions section of the catalog.

Required Courses (34 credits)

• MED 6102 E-Folio
• MAS 7204 Teacher Leadership and Collaboration
• MAS 7601 Education of Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children
• MAS 7602 School in a Multicultural Society
• MAS 7603 Instructional Strategies in Secondary Education
• MAS 7604 Technology for Instruction
• MAS 7651 Adolescent Growth and Development
• MAS 7652 Reading in Content Areas
• MAS 7701 Classroom Culture and Student Behavior
• MAS 7801 Practicum/Pedagogical Approaches to Teaching in the Middle and High School
• MAS 8805 Performance Assessment
• One 3-credit elective course

Note

If a candidate is enrolled in this degree program pending admission into the MA Secondary Teaching Licensure program, elective credits should be used to complete the practicum requirements in the licensure pathway. This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2024 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.