Secondary Education
Master’s Degree Program (M.Ed.)
The master’s in secondary education (with postbaccalaureate licensure) combines rigorous coursework and extensive field-based training. It’s also highly flexible. You can complete the secondary education degree face-to-face in a traditional classroom, via distance learning or a combination of both.
Because our graduates are uniquely prepared to teach in the geographic and cultural context of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, they are highly sought after by school districts throughout the state. Many of our students are offered teaching positions even before they graduate. Our dedicated advising team is here to support you from day one, and will help guide you throughout the program.
Requirements for the Master’s Degree in Secondary Education
The secondary education master’s program is designed for students seeking first-time teacher licensure, who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in an approved subject area.
To pursue your master’s degree in secondary education, you must first complete the postbaccalaureate licensure program. You can apply up to 26 credits of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ secondary licensure program toward the master’s degree.
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Why Study Secondary Education at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ?
Skilled teachers are in high demand across ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. This hands-on licensure and master’s degree program will open the door to rewarding, high-paying careers teaching grades 7-12. These are some of the top reasons to choose ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ for your graduate school in education.
What Can You Do With a Master’s in Secondary Education?
Earning your master’s degree in secondary education is about creating opportunities. It’s a way to develop your professional teaching skills, open the door to new career pathways and boost your earning potential in the process. Our graduates are successful teachers in school districts across ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and around the world.
Each state has its own unique requirements for authorization. If you are planning to seek a professional license or certificate in a state other than ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, please see the state listings website.
What Classes Are Required for the Master’s in Secondary Education?
The secondary education master’s programs explores methodologies for teaching middle and high school students in rural and urban settings, methods for instruction and assessment in secondary content areas, classroom management strategies, research methods and more. As part of the postbaccalaureate licensure, the program also includes a yearlong internship and other field experiences that relate to the coursework.
Programs Related to Secondary Education
- Elementary Education (Master of Education)
- Special Education (Master of Education)
- School Counseling (Master of Education)
- Secondary Education (Bachelor of Arts)
Get Started on Your Master’s in Secondary Education
Take the next step toward earning your degree in secondary education at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks. We have the resources to help you get started.