A specialized master’s degree in art education can help you stand apart from other educators as you pursue opportunities to teach or assume educational leadership roles in middle schools and high schools anywhere in America. The M.S. in art education prepares highly qualified educators to establish effective teaching and learning environments for children in their school and community.
Overview
The Secondary Education M.S. will prepare you for a rewarding career as an educator of students in grades 7-12. In the 30-credit program, you will acquire this breadth of knowledge in grades 7-12 education and practical experience. Your graduate education will provide you with the background and tools necessary to meet the wide-ranging needs and learning levels in today’s diverse middle school and high school students.
What Is the Secondary Education M.S.?
Saint Joseph’s offers a wide range of master’s-level programs that prepare students for initial instructional certification (Level I). If you are interested in educating students in grades 7-12, Saint Joseph’s 30-credit master’s degree in secondary education will help you advance your career in education with new skills, experiences and understanding for teaching teenagers.
The curriculum includes courses in instructional techniques with field experience, and the teaching of reading in middle and secondary schools, adolescent psychology and more. In the program, you will take the lessons learned in the classroom into your own with field experience and student teaching requirements.
Additionally, through Saint Joseph’s 4+1 program, current undergraduate students who are majoring in one of the secondary education subject areas listed below can also start earning credits towards an M.S. in Education, allowing them to earn a master’s degree in just five years. Students interested in this option must apply to the graduate program in their junior year and be conditionally accepted before they complete their bachelor’s degree.
100% Online Master's in Secondary Education
All courses in the secondary education program can be taken online except for the required field experiences and student teaching. Field placement support, academic advising, individualized attention from expert faculty and lifelong career services are all part of your online master’s in education experience at Saint Joseph’s.
CONCENTRATIONS
- English
- Citizenship Education
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Sciences: General Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics
- Social Studies
What Can I Do with a Secondary Education M.S.?
Graduates who pursue a Master of Science in education at the secondary education level have gone on to pursue successful careers as high school teachers in a wide array of specializations.
- Biology teacher
- Computer science teacher
- English teacher
- History teacher
- Language teacher
- Math teacher
- Social studies teacher
What Are the Requirements for a Secondary Education M.S.?
These programs are open to students who have an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than education. Students wishing to enroll in these programs who do not have the appropriate concentration coursework may be required to take prerequisite course work.
HOW WILL SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY HELP ME ADVANCE MY CAREER?
Saint Joseph’s has a rich and proud history of preparing highly qualified teachers in the Jesuit tradition. Graduates are prepared to be reflective, principled educators who are deeply committed to furthering student achievement as well as teacher performance. You have the opportunity to put the tradition and philosophy to work in your student teaching and fieldwork requirements for the program and to discuss and learn from other educators. This tradition reinforces ethical and moral leadership and teaching methods centered on values and principles, and advocates for social justice in education for underrepresented communities and students.
Scholarships are available for STEM educators.
At a Glance
Degree | Master of Science |
Length | 1.5 to 2.5 years |
Start Terms | Fall, spring and summer |
Format | Online, on campus or hybrid |
Credits & Concentrations | Master of Science in secondary education: 30 credits |
Tuition & Fees | $812/credit (2021-2022) $100 fee/semester (2021-2022) |
Average Class Size | 20 students or less |
Average Work Experience | The average student in the program is changing careers and has a strong desire to enter the teaching field. |
Graduate Assistantships | Graduate assistantships are offered on a limited basis. Please contact the program director for availability. |
Discount Eligibility |
*note - discounts cannot be combined. |
Veterans | Saint Joseph's is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Services can help you access and understand your benefits. |
Related Programs
The M.S. in Education with a major in Foreign Language Education (PK-12) at Saint Joseph's University is designed to build on the solid foundation of a student’s bachelor’s degree and competency in a foreign language.
The reading specialist online master's degree at Saint Joseph's University prepares educators to meet the literacy needs of children. This program offers initial Level 1 certification to candidates who do not have educational backgrounds, as well as those who already hold initial Level 1 certification.