M.Ed. in Middle School (5-8) and High School (8-12) Education
Get Ready for a Rewarding Career in Middle School (5-8) and High School (8-12) Education with a Master’s Degree.
M.Ed. in Middle School (5-8) and High School (8-12) Education
Our 36-credit Master M.Ed. in Middle School (5-8) and High School (8-12) Education prepares you for your Initial License to work in secondary education.
Through coursework and field-based experiences, you develop an understanding of subject matter knowledge, curriculum design, instructional strategies, observation and assessment, communication, and collaboration with families and the community.
This program is approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is aligned with the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers and Subject Matter Knowledge requirements.
Completion of a teacher education program is one of the requirements for initial licensure from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Initial Licensure students who decide not to pursue their license will still be able to complete their degree as a personalized non-licensure master’s degree.
The School of Education and Social Policy offers this program with concentrations available in many different content areas. Middle and High School Education: Verification of subject-matter requirements for initial license in the content area.
Candidates must have the applicable academic content background for the license. Candidates are encouraged to apply for the license through ELAR prior to application to the graduate program.
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM
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Tuition-Free Teacher Education Fellowship
Graduate in One Year, Tuition-Free
As a K-12 teacher fellow, you’ll work in a partner school district for a full academic year, gaining unparalleled and invaluable field experience. You’ll engage in a range of classroom-based activities, including small group instruction, co-teaching, and ultimately, independent classroom instruction.
Fellows graduate in one year, tuition-free, and earn a Master of Education in Teacher Education and licensure in their area of specialization.
Available now for both on-campus and online students while spots are still available.
Key features of our M.Ed. in Middle School (5-8) and High School (8-12) Education program include:
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What Skills Will You Develop?
To earn your M.Ed. in Middle School (5-8) and High School (8-12) Education, you will complete 9 courses, including your practicum, for a total of 36 credit hours. Classes are 8-weeks long and self-paced for your convenience. Field-based experiences include three pre-practicums and one full practicum.