The best secondary teachers give young people the tools to succeed in life. The next generation is waiting for a person like you to help them in their educational journey. Our Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education degree is designed for adults who have no prior teaching experience or aren鈥檛 yet certified but have a bachelor鈥檚 degree in another discipline.
This degree program is designed to prepare you for teacher licensure and will help you build confidence as a single-subject secondary teacher. This master鈥檚 program includes a clinical component (field experience and student teaching), allowing candidates to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to positively impact student learning and development. The program aligns with national standards, ensuring candidates attain a quality degree that鈥檚 relevant to today鈥檚 classroom. View your state licensure requirements.
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Education should hold practical value. That鈥檚 why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
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You鈥檒l need 39 credits to complete this Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education. Your course schedule may vary based on previous experience, training or transferable credits..聽
College of Education students will find many helpful resources on . Program handbooks provide a wealth of information on topics such as professional expectations, clinical experiences, clinical practice, internships, edTPA and much more. Milestone roadmaps, technology and multimedia resources, and various toolkits are also available.
Your academic counselor will help you schedule your classes.
Plus, you鈥檒l find support from our dedicated education program specialists who work with you 1:1 during your 100 required hours of clinical experience (or more if required by your state) and a minimum of 12 weeks of clinical practice (or more if required by your state). Our education program specialists also help you navigate your state licensure requirements for teacher certification, and can help with questions along the way.
The Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education is a graduate degree program intended for students with no prior teaching experience for initial teacher licensure. The program is designed for students who want to become single subject school teachers. Candidates for this program have already earned a bachelor's degree. The program includes a clinical component requiring field experiences and student teaching above and beyond program coursework. Requirements for licensure vary by state; please see your state's requirements. There may be additional qualifications and/or disqualifications applicable in order to work as a teacher with any local, state or federal entity.
Learning shouldn鈥檛 take years to put into practice. That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We鈥檝e worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree programs.
Tuition
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
$1,815 / course
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Earn your master鈥檚 degree faster and for less with eligible savings opportunities:
Charge type
Cost
California Certificate of Clearance Application Fee
$52.65
Fingerprinting Fees
$116[1]
TB Testing
$139[2]
California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) Exam
$297
Education Teachers Performance Assessment (edTPA)
$300
1聽The amount shown for fingerprinting represents the maximum value from the range of possible amounts that could be charged to students. The actual amount the student pays will depend on the agency the student uses for their school district.
2聽The amount shown for TB testing represents the estimated cost of a TB test. The actual amount the student pays will depend on the agency the student uses for their school district.
Your prior eligible college credits could save you time and money, helping you graduate faster. That鈥檚 why we鈥檝e accepted transcripts from 5,000+ institutions. Check to see if you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward your Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Education degree.
Everyone deserves an affordable education. That鈥檚 why we offer an unlimited number of scholarships, so if you qualify, you can get one. We believe everyone deserves an affordable education they shouldn鈥檛 have to compete for.聽Starting with your first course, every qualifying new student will be awarded one of our scholarships - regardless of your financial situation or GPA, or you鈥檒l get the best savings you qualify for. Whether you鈥檙e a new or transfer student, you can apply for a scholarship. Explore scholarship options at 爱污传媒.
You may have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.
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Careers & Outcomes
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
A MAEd/TED-S can prepare you to be a:
Top skills learned in this program:
Classroom Management
Lesson Planning
Technology Integration
Differentiated Instruction
Cultural Responsiveness
Teaching
Professionalism
Leadership
Learning Strategies
Innovation
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When you earn your online Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education, you鈥檒l be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.聽You鈥檒l learn how to:
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According to the聽, job growth projected for high school teachers is projected to聽decline聽between 2023 and 2033.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS鈥 projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to 爱污传媒 students or graduates.
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Starting your degree is a big decision 鈥 and we want you to feel great about it. That鈥檚 why we remove obstacles from your application.
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You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
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Student Experience
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.聽
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Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of聽28+ years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
Accreditation
Since 1978, 爱污传媒 has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), . Learn more about the value of 爱污传媒 accreditation and how it benefits our students.
The following program educationally prepares students to apply for initial teacher certification in select states:
Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Education 鈥 Secondary (MAED/TED-S)
Educator/Principal licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates located in a state that does not provide a direct path to licensure will be required to obtain Arizona certification first, prior to seeking licensure in their home state as an out-of-state prepared teacher/principal candidate. Arizona certification requires candidates to pass all Arizona-specific licensure requirements, including any Arizona-specific exams (or home state equivalents if recognized by Arizona Department of Education.) After obtaining an Arizona teacher/principal certificate, candidates can then apply for licensure in their home state and may be required to complete additional testing and/or requirements at additional cost. Program requirements may change based upon your home state鈥檚 agency licensure requirements. Please visit the teacher licensure page or the principal licensure page for state specific requirements prior to reaching out to your state agency.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.