Curriculum - Master’s Degree in Secondary Education

After completing our Master’s degree in Secondary Education, you will be prepared with a Pennsylvania teacher’s certification including reciprocity with 33+ states, and will possess leadership experience pertinent to public or private school settings in a multitude of environments.

Master’s degree in Secondary Education with Certification (OATCERT)
36 Credits; 5 semesters of coursework + 1 semester of student teaching

• EDU 5435 Using Technology for Instruction and Assessment (3 credits)
• EDU 4035 Psychology of Teaching (3 credits)
• EDU 4015 American Education(3 credits)
• SPE 4805 Education of the Special Learner (3 credits)
• EDU 4105 Reading in Content Areas (3 credits)
• EDU 4205 Practical Issues in Secondary Education (Methods) (3 credits)
• EDU 4225 Secondary Fieldwork (6 credits)
• EDU 4005 Teacher as Researcher and Reflective Practitioner (3 credits)
• EDU 4575 Critical Contemporary Educational Issues (3 credits)
• EDU 4305 Access to Community Resources (3 credits)
• EDU 4545 Law and American Education (3 credits)

OATCERT: Certification Only
24 credits; 3 semesters of coursework + 1 semester of student teaching

• EDU 5435 Using Technology for Instruction and Assessment (3 credits)
• EDU 4035 Psychology of Teaching (3 credits)
• EDU 4015 American Education (3 credits)
• SPE 4805 Education of the Special Learner (3 credits)
• EDU 4105 Reading in Content Areas (3 credits)
• EDU 4205 Practical Issues in Secondary Education (Methods) (3 credits)
• EDU 4225 Secondary Fieldwork (6 credits)

Field Experiences

Program candidates seeking teaching certification are required to complete between 80 and 120 cumulative hours of approved and documented field experiences in the classrooms of certified teachers prior to their own student teaching.

The Instructor of each OATCERT course will establish the procedures and the number of hours required. In addition, participants in EDU 4035 Psychology of Teaching and EDU 4205 Practical Issues in Secondary Education will deliver a mini-lesson of at least 30-40 minutes in length during their field experience. Course instructors will provide specific directions for completing written of teaching assignments related to the fieldwork.

Candidates who are not currently teaching will be responsible for securing their own placements with certified teachers in their content area. Candidates who are currently teaching may complete the field experience requirement, including the mini-lessons, in their own classrooms.

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