Secondary Education: Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Program Description

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) with an emphasis in secondary education is a thirty (30) hour program that enhances the knowledge and skills of content teachers in the secondary (7 – 12) classroom. The candidate may choose one of four content areas as a specialization: English, mathematics, science (biology, chemistry, physics) or social studies. The program allows for two options: Option I is geared toward candidates who wish to remain as high school teachers, while Option II is for candidates who wish to pursue employment at the community college level. The program addresses current state and national standards with special emphases placed on lifelong learning, research findings and innovative curricula.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the program must meet these requirements:

• 3.0 GPA on last 60 hours of undergraduate work
• Praxis II Content Scores (6 points higher than MDE Licensure requirement)
• Two (2) Disposition Assessment Forms
• Hold or eligible to hold an A educator licensure in the content area (English, mathematics, science (biology, chemistry, physics), social studies)

Application deadlines:

• March 1 (summer and fall admission)
• October 1 (spring admission)

See the Graduate Handbook for information on completing the application process.

Career Opportunities

Candidates may return to their respective schools and receive the pay increase for the AA license if Option I is chosen, or they may pursue a position at the community college level.

Online/Regional Campus Options

The full program of study for the Master of Education with an emphasis in secondary education is offered only at the Oxford campus. There are some online courses and a number of the courses needed are taught at the regional campuses. Typically a candidate can complete at least half of the needed hours either on-line or at the regional campuses.

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