College of Education

Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education

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What you'll study

Share your love of learning – and impact our next generation of leaders – as a high school (single subject) teacher. Earn a Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education (MAEd/TED-S) through a curriculum that not only comes with a high level of student support, but could also prepare you for the edTPA assessment.

This graduate degree program is intended for students with no prior teaching experience. The guiding philosophy of the MAEd/TED-S is to build upon your existing skills and knowledge. To help you become a confident and effective classroom teacher, you’ll add curriculum, instructional and assessment skill sets to your area of expertise. Blending academic theory with relevant coursework, field experiences and student teaching, our curriculum includes all the essential elements required to help you prepare for a career in teaching.

If you’ve always thought about becoming a teacher, but your bachelor’s degree is in a discipline other than Education, the MAEd/TED-S degree could help you achieve your goal.

Requirements and prerequisites

You'll need XXX credits to complete this program, which may be earned from a combination of required and elected courses. However, required courses may vary based on previous experience, training or transferable credits.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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There are no prerequisites for this course.

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Assessment Preparation

Prepare for the edTPA assessment not only through relevant coursework, but faculty support and guidance.

Career Preparation

Gain the education you’ll need to help enhance your career in the growing and high-demand field of secondary school teachers.

Student Support

Get the support from dedicated specialists that will partner with you through your credential processes.

District Partnerships

Get help with school placements for clinical work through our close partnership with hundreds of school districts nationwide.

Finish your degree faster

Transfer prior college credits or have relevant work experience evaluated for potential credit..

Relevant Curriculum

Learn one course at a time through a curriculum that includes field work and student teaching to give you real-world experience.

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Core courses

Our curriculum is designed to help you prepare for the competitive job market with relevant knowledge and in-demand skills. This program may include the following courses, please check with your Enrollment Representative for more details.

Customize your degree

In addition to the knowledge and skills related to the University Learning Goals, College of Education graduating students are intended to attain certain program-specific knowledge, skills and abilities. Therefore, you should be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes by the time you complete this program.

Review the program student learning outcomes (PDF) report for the Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education program.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

In addition to the knowledge and skills related to the University Learning Goals, College of Education graduating students are intended to attain certain program-specific knowledge, skills and abilities. Therefore, you should be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes by the time you complete this program.

Review the program student learning outcomes (PDF) report for the Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education program.

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We believe that students and families should be prepared financially for college and understand gainful employment opportunities before starting any program. So we want to ensure you have the information you need to make an informed choice - information like what it will cost, the skills you'll learn through your chosen program, and the types of occupations the program prepares you for. For important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program:

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Professional licensure in Iowa
A student seeking an Iowa educator license is advised that successful completion of this institution’s program(s) of educator preparation does not qualify the student for initial educator licensure by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. A candidate seeking licensure in the State of Iowa must first be licensed/certified as an educator in the state in which preparation was completed. For Iowa students enrolled online, this will be Arizona. This institution shall assist a candidate in: 1) contacting the appropriate licensing board in Arizona and 2) in understanding the requirements of the appropriate licensing board prior to the candidate’s completion of this institution’s program(s) of educator preparation. A candidate seeking subsequent licensure from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners must contact that Board at 515-281-5849 or online at www.boee.iowa.gov for licensure requirements in Iowa.

Certification in Alabama
State authorization to provide a program related to the preparation of teachers or other P-12 school/system personnel does not indicate eligibility for an Alabama certificate. Applicants for an Alabama certificate based on reciprocity must meet Alabama’s test requirements and submit a valid, renewable professional educator certificate/license issued by another state at the degree level, grade level, and in the teaching field or area of instructional support for which an Alabama certificate is sought and for which Alabama issues a certificate. Applicants for Alabama certification in an area of administration must also document at least three years of full-time employment as an administrator in a P-12 school system(s). www.alsde.edu

Residents of the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Jersey, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas and Utah - As an out-state-prepared candidate for initial teacher licensure, your state requires you to obtain Arizona certification first prior to seeking licensure in your home state.

Residents of the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Jersey, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas and Utah - As an out-state-prepared candidate for initial teacher licensure, your state requires you to obtain Arizona certification first prior to seeking licensure in your home state.

Residents of the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Jersey, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas and Utah - As an out-state-prepared candidate for initial teacher licensure, your state requires you to obtain Arizona certification first prior to seeking licensure in your home state.

Residents of the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Jersey, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas and Utah - As an out-state-prepared candidate for initial teacher licensure, your state requires you to obtain Arizona certification first prior to seeking licensure in your home state.

Residents of the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Jersey, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas and Utah - As an out-state-prepared candidate for initial teacher licensure, your state requires you to obtain Arizona certification first prior to seeking licensure in your home state.

Residents of the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Jersey, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas and Utah - As an out-state-prepared candidate for initial teacher licensure, your state requires you to obtain Arizona certification first prior to seeking licensure in your home state.

Residents of the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Jersey, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas and Utah - As an out-state-prepared candidate for initial teacher licensure, your state requires you to obtain Arizona certification first prior to seeking licensure in your home state.

Residents of the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Jersey, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas and Utah - As an out-state-prepared candidate for initial teacher licensure, your state requires you to obtain Arizona certification first prior to seeking licensure in your home state.

Residents of the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Jersey, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas and Utah - As an out-state-prepared candidate for initial teacher licensure, your state requires you to obtain Arizona certification first prior to seeking licensure in your home state.

Residents of the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Jersey, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas and Utah - As an out-state-prepared candidate for initial teacher licensure, your state requires you to obtain Arizona certification first prior to seeking licensure in your home state.

Residents of the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Jersey, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas and Utah - As an out-state-prepared candidate for initial teacher licensure, your state requires you to obtain Arizona certification first prior to seeking licensure in your home state.

This program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), ensuring you’ll be ready to lead your classroom on day one. 

The ground campus program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), ensuring you’ll be ready to lead your classroom on day one.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Certification in Alabama: State authorization to provide a program related to the preparation of teachers or other P-12 school/system personnel does not indicate eligibility for an Alabama certificate. Applicants for an Alabama certificate based on reciprocity must meet Alabama’s test requirements and submit a valid, renewable professional educator certificate/license issued by another state at the degree level, grade level, and in the teaching field or area of instructional support for which an Alabama certificate is sought and for which Alabama issues a certificate. Applicants for Alabama certification in an area of administration must also document at least three years of full-time employment as an administrator in a P-12 school system(s). http://www.alsde.edu

Professional licensure in Iowa: A student seeking an Iowa educator license is advised that successful completion of this institution’s program(s) of educator preparation does not qualify the student for initial educator licensure by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. A candidate seeking licensure in the State of Iowa must first be licensed/certified as an educator in the state in which preparation was completed. For Iowa students enrolled online, this will be Arizona. This institution shall assist a candidate in: 1) contacting the appropriate licensing board in Arizona and 2) in understanding the requirements of the appropriate licensing board prior to the candidate’s completion of this institution’s program(s) of educator preparation. A candidate seeking subsequent licensure from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners must contact that Board (515.281.5849; http://www.boee.iowa.gov/) for licensure requirements in Iowa.

Certification in Alabama: State authorization to provide a program related to the preparation of teachers or other P-12 school/system personnel does not indicate eligibility for an Alabama certificate. Applicants for an Alabama certificate based on reciprocity must meet Alabama’s test requirements and submit a valid, renewable professional educator certificate/license issued by another state at the degree level, grade level, and in the teaching field or area of instructional support for which an Alabama certificate is sought and for which Alabama issues a certificate. Applicants for Alabama certification in an area of administration must also document at least three years of full-time employment as an administrator in a P-12 school system(s). http://www.alsde.edu

Professional licensure in Iowa: A student seeking an Iowa educator license is advised that successful completion of this institution’s program(s) of educator preparation does not qualify the student for initial educator licensure by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. A candidate seeking licensure in the State of Iowa must first be licensed/certified as an educator in the state in which preparation was completed. For Iowa students enrolled online, this will be Arizona. This institution shall assist a candidate in: 1) contacting the appropriate licensing board in Arizona and 2) in understanding the requirements of the appropriate licensing board prior to the candidate’s completion of this institution’s program(s) of educator preparation. A candidate seeking subsequent licensure from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners must contact that Board (515.281.5849; http://www.boee.iowa.gov/) for licensure requirements in Iowa.

This program provides the academic preparation required in most states to sit for initial teacher certification exams.