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The Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Secondary Education serves individuals who have never held a teaching certificate or license. There are two options of study. The 11-month option requires full-time study beginning the summer of the year admitted and continuing thought the academic year. The two-year option allows part time enrollment.

The Secondary Education major comprises the following concentrations:

• Art
• Chemistry
• Chemistry/Physics
• Dance
• Earth Science
• English/Language Arts
• French
• German
• Health
• Integrated Science
• Latin
• Life Science
• Life Science-Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Music
• Physics
• Social Studies
• Spanish

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Implement current learning theories in the classroom.
• Demonstrate continued professional development.
• Understand the scope and sequence of curriculum in their content area for grades seven to 12.
• Use reflection on teaching as a tool for improving teaching and student learning.
• Incorporate the appropriate use of technology in classroom lessons to increase student learning.
• Demonstrate how schools work and how support staff, parents and the community can be utilized to foster and improve their future students' success.
• Recognize the importance of planning that incorporate national and state standards for their content area.
• Develop and refine skills in planning, assessment and classroom management that maximize learning for all students.

Examples of Possible Careers

Education teachers, postsecondary

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

Accreditation

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation