Master in Education (M.Ed.)
with Secondary Certification
Program Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online course format
2 year completion time
For
Aspiring educators seeking a Master’s degree in Secondary Education and certification in grades 7-12 English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Computer Science, Communications, or Citizenship.
What You Learn
- Integrate academic content courses in your chosen subject area (biological sciences, English, mathematics or social studies) with courses in education.
- Explore subjects like assessment and adaptations, technological literacy for teaching, literacy and learning in secondary school, in-depth content area exploration and have a student teaching practicum.
- Benefit from state-of-the-art resources and a variety of choices for student teaching placements, which will prepare you to teach most anywhere.
How You Learn
Point Park’s online programs are offered in a cohort format with courses being 8 weeks long in a predetermined course sequence and are asynchronous for your convenience. Observation and field experience requirements are built into many of the courses, so students should expect to spend time in classrooms for this initial certification.
Online students have access to the same great benefits as those on campus, including Point Park faculty with real-world experience, small online class sizes for individualized attention, a full spectrum of University resources, and a student success advisor offering support from application to graduation, who will guide you to successfully complete your degree.
Every student teacher will satisfy the PDE requirement of a student teaching experience, including at least 30 instructional days in a PA school, during the final term of the program (15-week full time school hours).
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will have earned a Master’s in Secondary Education and will be eligible for certification as a 7-12 grade level educator in the state of Pennsylvania.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Hours |
| EDUC 541 | Culturally Responsive Schools, Teachers, and Classrooms | 3 |
| SPED 533 | Special Education Inclusive Practices | 3 |
| EDUC 567 | Methods of Teaching English Language Learners in the Content Areas | 3 |
| SPED 535 | Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports | 3 |
| EDUC 501 | Instructional Methods for Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| EDUC 516 | Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU 576 | Assessment Strategies & Data Driven Instruction | 3 |
| SPED 534 | Differentiated instructional Practices | 3 |
| EDUC 535 | Technological Applications | 3 |
| EDUC 525 | Human Behavior and Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDUC 533 | Evolving School Landscapes: Challenges and Reforms | 3 |
| EDUC 624 | Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| EDUC 625 | Student Teaching Practicum | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
Please Note:
Program and course requirements are subject to change to comply with university policy.
Successful completion of the appropriate content level Praxis exam provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education is required for certification. Please be aware that it is the student’s responsibility to regularly review the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) website for the most up-to-date testing requirements specific to your certification area, as PDE does make periodic changes to the requirements. For detailed information, please refer to the PDE Testing Requirement Link: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/educators/certification/help/quick-reference-for-applicants.html
Field Work:
As part of your course work, you will be observing and completing field experience hours with students. The majority of these hours will be tied to course assignments.
For a detailed breakdown, see Field Work Guidelines here: https://www.pointpark.edu/academics/schools/education/resourcesforstudents/media/point-park-field-experience-guidelines.pdf
Download a Field Experience Log sheet here:
https://www.pointpark.edu/academics/schools/education/resourcesforstudents/index
Please track your hours on your Log sheet throughout the program.
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