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DEPARTMENT OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Chair: Dr. Lynn Long

DEGREE OFFERED

Master of Education in Secondary Education

Graduate Program Coordinator:
Dr. Akita Pearson-Stemmard
Room 233Q, Center for Learning and Technology

The Secondary Education program is designed to serve those secondary school
teachers who desire to remain classroom teachers. The goal of the program is to
provide the classroom teacher with the expertise, knowledge, and skills to
become a Master Teacher.

There are four areas of specialization: (a) academic content major, (b) curriculum
specialist, and (c) mathematics. The Master of Education degree program
requires the completion of: 33 semester hours, a written Comprehensive
Examination and a seminar paper.

Admission to the Program
Applicants must be admitted to the Graduate School and must present proof of
holding a current professional teaching certificate, certifying qualifications to
teach an appropriate area of specialty.

Program Objectives

The program makes provisions for the student to acquire:

1. Broad knowledge of school curriculum;
2. An in-depth understanding of current issues in secondary
education;
3. Knowledge of principles of teaching and learning related to
classroom practices, procedures, and assessment;
4. Knowledge and skills of classroom management and supervision;
5. Knowledge and skills related to school community relations;
6. Increased comprehension of the foundations of secondary
education;

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