Secondary Education (MEd)

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The Master of Education in Secondary Education program prepares individuals to gain certification in biology, chemistry, communication, English, foreign language (Spanish or French), mathematics, or social studies to allow the teacher candidate to teach in grades 7 - 12.

Individuals who are not seeking certification in Pennsylvania may also enter the program. Courses and program requirements contain knowledge and skill development applicable for international teachers.

The program may be designed to be certification-only or a master’s program in education. The program advisor will design a plan of study customized to each future teacher’s needs and goals.

Educational Foundations

(6 credits for certification and degree with certification)

ED - 500 Foundations of Education Credits: 3
ED - 502 Advanced Psychology of Instruction Credits: 3

Accommodations and Adaptations

(12 credits for certification and degree with certification)

ED - 515 Foundations of English Language Learner Education Credits: 3
SE - 500 Foundations of Special Education Credits: 3
SE - 522 Remedial Techniques in Reading and Writing Credits: 3
SE - 526 Content Access for Students with Learning Differences Credits: 3

Major Courses

(25 credits for certification and degree with certification)

ED - 535 Instructional Design and Pedagogy Credits: 3
SC - 519 Secondary Education Principles and Pedagogy Credits: 3
SC - 5220 Secondary Education Clinical Field Experience Credits: 1
OR
SC - 522 TIP Credits: 3
SC - 524 Secondary Education in Subject Area Credits: 3
SC - 525 Secondary Education Clinical Field Practicum Credits: 3
SC - 550 Pre-Service Teaching in Secondary Education: Professionalism and Classroom Environment Credits: 6
SC - 551 Pre-Service Teaching in Secondary Education: Planning and Instruction Credits: 6

MEd Core

ED - 501 Educational Research Credits: 3
ED - 504 Philosophy and Ethics in Education Credits: 3
ED - 528 Data Driven Assessment and Instruction Credits: 3
ED - 600 Critical Issues and Research Seminar Credits: 3

ED 600 Requirements

Students must complete ED 501 and 24 credits in the program before registering for ED 600. A grade of B- or better is required in ED 501 in order to enroll in ED 600. A grade of B or better in the capstone course ED 600 is required for graduation in addition to faculty committee review and approval of the project. ED 600 must be taken within two semesters after the successful completion of ED 501. Failure to do so will require the retaking of ED 501. The topic of focus in ED 600 must reflect the program of study or certification of the degree candidate.

Final Semester

The final semester of the program for all teacher candidates is deemed the residency semester, meaning that the teacher candidate must commit to daytime, full-time study in order to complete field requirements, advanced pedagogy, and 12 weeks of student teaching in public and private schools, grades 7 - 12.