Master of Education Secondary Teacher Education

The master of education (M.Ed.) in secondary teacher education prepares ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ graduate students to be exceptional teachers in middle school and high school in subjects including biology, chemistry, mathematics, English and more. 

Our Master of Education, Secondary Education,  prepare educators to uphold the Jesuit tradition of care for the person, social justice and academic, excellence, ethical behavior and service to the urban community.

Through a systematic focus on the social, cultural, philosophical and historical contexts of education, the College of Education at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is committed to the development of professionals as agents of critical inquiry and social justice.

This graduate programs prepare educators to uphold the Jesuit tradition of care for the person, social justice and academic, excellence, ethical behavior and service to the urban community.

Secondary Teacher Program Overview

Our M.Ed. specializing in secondary education is designed to allow working professionals with a bachelor's degree in a variety of disciplines to earn an initial Wisconsin middle/secondary (early adolescence/adolescence - grades 6-12) teaching license.

Prospective students with a degree in biology, chemistry, economics, English, a foreign language, history, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology or sociology are encouraged to consider this program if teaching 6-12 grade students is their passion.

 

39

Credit Hours

2

Years to Graduate

F/P

Full and Part-time Options

 

 

 

 

 

M.Ed. Program Outcomes

  • Apply coursework and theory directly to teaching experiences in the classroom.
  • Upon completion of the program, students will graduate with a Master's in Education degree and teacher licensure in the State of Wisconsin.
  • This program requires 39 credit hours of prerequisite and required course work, which includes one term of full-time student teaching. .

Teacher Certification - Secondary Education

The secondary education teacher certification is available for Wisconsin teaching licensure at the middle childhood/early adolescence level (elementary/middle, grades 1-8) or the early adolescence level (middle/secondary, grades 6-12). Students can earn either a license or in conjunction with a master of education degree. 

This certificate program is designed to meet the needs of those with a certifiable bachelor’s degree who wish to earn an initial Wisconsin early adolescence/adolescence teaching license.

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Application requirements and other important information to apply for the M.Ed. in teacher education graduate program at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ are detailed below. We also encourage and welcome prospective students to visit us in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and take a tour of the College of Education facilities on the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ campus. 




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To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, applicants must meet the following requirements:

At this time, we are able to certify for the following content areas: social studies (includes undergraduate degrees in history, political science, economics, psychology, and sociology), English language arts, mathematics, and science (includes undergraduate degrees in biology and chemistry). Those with undergraduate degrees in mathematics or science, however, will want to consider our specialization in STEM Teaching.


General Requirements

  • A personal statement of purpose that includes professional and academic goals.
  • A resume that includes professional and educational experiences.
  • For International Applicants only: A TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
  • An interview and/or writing test may be required of applicants following the initial screening.

Requirements by Program

  • All applicants seeking teacher certification must have transcripts evaluated by the College of Education before formally applying to the Graduate School. Only upon approval of the department should students submit application materials to the Graduate School. Students seeking an advanced degree and certification must meet the criteria for both admission to the Office of Teacher Education and the Graduate School. All inquiries concerning certification should be directed to the College of Education Graduate Office via telephone at (414) 288-6981.
  • Teacher certification applicants are required to submit Praxis II scores to the College of Education’s Office of Teacher Education. Applicants must also undergo a criminal background check, conducted by ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. A second criminal background check is conducted at the state level when student teaching is completed, as part of the teacher license application.
  • Individuals submitting applications for administrative licenses must undergo a criminal background check, conducted by the state, when their administrative program is complete and they submit their administrative license application to the state.

1Upon admission, final official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities, with certified English translations if original language is not English, must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record. 

2Upon admission, an official course-by-course transcript/academic record evaluation must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record. 

July 15: Application and application materials should be received to be considered for the fall term.

Merit-based aid is available. Private scholarships may also be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.