Initial teacher certification with a Master of Education in Secondary Education

The Department of Teacher Education and Administration offers the Master of Education with a major in secondary education along with 8–12 certification at the post-baccalaureate level in all content areas available to undergraduate students. The master’s degree in secondary education requires 36 semester credit hours, at least 12 of which are completed as part of the initial post-baccalaureate secondary program.

Students must meet the admissions requirements for the Master of Education in secondary education, which are different from those of the initial certification program. Acceptable Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, a one-page resume, and an admissions interview. Students must apply and be admitted to the post-baccalaureate initial certification program to be eligible to pursue the master’s in secondary education. Program advisors can provide details.