Course overview
The Master of Arts Degree in Secondary Education with initial 7-12 certification prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed for initial teaching licensure in one of five secondary subject areas: English, math, science (biology, chemistry, physics, or general science), social studies/history, and world languages (French, German, Italian, Latin, or Spanish). Paid teaching internships are available in the spring and fall semesters, offering practical, hands-on experience in real classroom settings while you complete your studies.
For each program, you’ll learn within an inclusive environment of faculty, community members and leaders, and experienced, aspiring classroom teachers. This collaborative approach provides you with a strong foundation to help adolescents reach their full potential. Now more than ever, the need for teachers who can foster cross-cultural understandings, scientific literacy, critical thinking, and problem solving, as well as prepare students to communicate effectively in a variety of languages and settings, is vital.
