Program Overview

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Secondary Education

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Secondary Education is a program designed to prepare students for teacher licensure in Massachusetts, with a focus on grades 8-12 in STEM or grades 5-12 in Humanities. The program consists of 9 courses and a 4-course practicum, totaling 37 credits.

What You Will Learn

Students in this program will learn to:

• Promote the learning and growth of all students by providing high-quality and coherent instruction
• Design and administer authentic and meaningful student assessments
• Analyze student performance and growth data to improve instruction
• Provide students with constructive feedback on an ongoing basis
• Continuously refine learning objectives
• Establish high expectations, create a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency
• Promote the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations
• Promote the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice
• Promote an inquiry stance of critical reflection about personal practice