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:
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Examples of Possible Careers
Education teachers, postsecondary
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
September 2025
Kent State University
800 E. Summit Street,
KENT,
Ohio,
44240, United States
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score (internet-based version)
Minimum 77 MELAB score
Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
Minimum 58 PTE score
Minimum 110 Duolingo English score
Application Deadlines: Summer Term: Priority deadline: January 15
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.