College of Education Health and Human ServicesSchool of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
www.kent.edu/ehhs/tlcs
About This Program
The Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education program is designed for individuals who are passionate about teaching and inspiring the next generation of students. With a focus on hands-on experiences, you'll gain the skills needed to develop engaging lesson plans, manage classroom dynamics and facilitate student learning. Read more...
Contact Information
Program Delivery
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*
Education teachers, postsecondary
- 4.8% about as fast as the average
- 77,300 number of jobs
- $65,440 potential earnings
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- 3.8% about as fast as the average
- 1,050,800 number of jobs
- $62,870 potential earnings
Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
- Official transcript(s)
- Résumé
- Essay (1,000 words) explaining desire to teach
- Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
- Content evaluation (to be completed before applying)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Interview
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score
Applicants will be assessed holistically, considering academic credentials, academic or professional references, non-academic dimensions and other specific program criteria.
Application Deadlines
- Summer Term
- Priority deadline: January 15
All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| ADED 62092 | ADVANCED PRACTICUM | 3 |
| ADED 62145 | PRINCIPLES OF SECONDARY TEACHING | 3 |
| ADED 62191 | SEMINAR IN SECONDARY EDUCATION 1 | 4 |
| ADED 62198 | RESEARCH IN SECONDARY EDUCATION | 3 |
| ADED 67147 | TEACHING ADOLESCENTS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL CULTURE | 3 |
| CULT 65530 | FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES | 3 |
| EPSY 68901 | PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION | 3 |
| SPED 53062 | CURRICULUM METHODS MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION | 3 |
| ADED 63192 | SECONDARY EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHING INTERNSHIP 2 | 9-10 |
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| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 40-49 |
Art Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Chemistry/Physics Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Dance Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Earth Science Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
English/Language Arts Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
French Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
German Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Health Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Integrated Science Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Latin Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Life Science Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Life Science-Chemistry Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Mathematics Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Music Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Physical Education Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| PESP 55051 | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS | 3 |
| PESP 55053 | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONTENT | 3 |
| PESP 55058 | SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS | 3 |
| PESP 55059 | SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONTENT | 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Social Studies Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Spanish Concentration Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary | Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
| - | 3.000 |
- No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
- Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Additional Coursework: An analysis of additional content-area coursework required at the post-undergraduate level will be completed before entering into the program, and a plan of study will be created based on transcript analysis and current licensure requirements by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. A minimum C grade is required in each of these courses. This coursework would be in addition to requirements for the M.A.T. degree in Secondary Education.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Implement current learning theories in the classroom.
- Demonstrate continued professional development.
- Understand the scope and sequence of curriculum in their content area for grades seven to 12.
- Use reflection on teaching as a tool for improving teaching and student learning.
- Incorporate the appropriate use of technology in classroom lessons to increase student learning.
- Demonstrate how schools work and how support staff, parents and the community can be utilized to foster and improve their future students' success.
- Recognize the importance of planning that incorporate national and state standards for their content area.
- Develop and refine skills in planning, assessment and classroom management that maximize learning for all students.
Full Description
The Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Secondary Education serves individuals who have never held a teaching certificate or license.
There are two options of study:
- 11-month option, which requires full-time study beginning the summer of the year admitted and continuing throughout the academic year
- two-year option, which allows for part-time enrollment
The Secondary Education major comprises the following concentrations:
- Art
- Chemistry/Physics
- Dance
- Earth Science
- English/Language Arts
- French
- German
- Health
- Integrated Science
- Latin
- Life Science
- Life Science-Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Social Studies
- Spanish
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
