Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Secondary Education
Available subject areas include:
English, History, Humanities, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, General Science, and Math/Science
Online
36 credit hours
*
2 years
Program Highlights & Benefits
Program embraces existing content area expertise
License-only option available
Courses developed with the needs of adolescents in mind
Extensive field experiences
Offers a variety of STEM and Humanities licenses
Networking opportunities and job placement support
For
Educators seeking licensure in Secondary Education
What You Learn
- Demonstrate subject matter expertise.
- Design high quality instruction, including authentic and meaningful student assessments.
- Analyze student performance and growth data and to use the data to improve instruction and practice.
- Teach all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, a safe and effective classroom environment, and cultural proficiency.
- Promote the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.
- Ensure the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled and collaborative practice.
How You Learn
Online courses, around your schedule
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will receive their Master’s in Education, and will be eligible for initial licensure in Secondary Education to teach in a Massachusetts public school setting.
Degree Requirements
Required Curriculum: Initial Licensure
Total Degree Requirements – 36 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| EDN 500 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDN 530 OR EDN 575 | Sheltered English Immersion OR Data Literacy | 3 |
| EDN 570 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| RDL 505 | Adolescent Literacy | 3 |
| RDL 515 | Writing Instruction | 3 |
| SEC 530 | Curriculum and Secondary Education * | 3 |
| XXX 555 | Methods in Secondary Education * | 3 |
| SEC 550 | Curriculum and Assessment in Practice: Secondary Education (Pre-Practicum) * | 3 |
| SEC 560 | Practicum in Secondary Education * | 3 |
| SEC 565 | Reflective Seminar in Secondary Education * | 3 |
| SPE 500 | Introduction to Teaching Special Education * | 3 |
| SPE 525 | Assistive and Augmentative Technologies | 3 |
| Total Requirements | 36 |
*Courses required to obtain the Initial license
Required Curriculum: Non-Licensure
*Electives are chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor
Electives – 12 cr.
Total Degree Requirements – 36 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| EDN 500 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDN 570 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| RDL 505 | Adolescent Literacy | 3 |
| RDL 515 | Writing Instruction | 3 |
| SEC 530 | Curriculum in Secondary Education | 3 |
| (XXX) 555 | Methods in Secondary Education | 3 |
| SPE 500 | Introduction to Teaching Special Education | 3 |
| SPE 525 | Assistive and Augmentative Technologies | 3 |
| Total Requirements | 36 |
Please Note:
This is not an official schedule and your cohort may take these courses in a different order.
