Education MS — Secondary 7-12

Overview

The Secondary Education MS 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 MS?

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 MS 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.

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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	$828/credit (2022-2023) $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	Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount. Completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount. Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. *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.

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