Master of Education in Secondary Education - Teaching Advanced Academics Concentration

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Secondary Education - Teaching Advanced Academics Concentration

Innovative program with graduate-level education and content courses in English, Math, History, and Government to teach and lead in a variety of advanced academic environments.

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36 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

100% Online Program

Overview

Many school districts offer advanced academic programs that allow students to receive college credit while still in high school, through standalone dual credit courses, comprehensive college and career readiness early college high school models (including P-TECH and T-STEM), or international baccalaureate programs. The Master of Education in Secondary Education—Teaching Advanced Academics Concentration is designed for certified teachers who want to earn credentials to teach and lead effectively in these programs. Graduate students in this program complete 18 semester hours in advanced academics and 18 hours in either English, History, Math, or Political Science. 

Career Outlook Statistics

Instructional Coordinators

  • 2024 Median Pay: $74,720 per year/ $35.92 per hour
  • Work Experience in Related Occupation: 5 years or more
  • Number of Jobs, 2023: 225,200
  • Job Outlook, 2023-2033: Projected to grow 2%

Postsecondary Teachers

  • 2024 Median Pay: $83,980 per year
  • Work Experience in Related Occupation: see the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics webpage
  • Number of Jobs, 2023: 1,397,600
  • Job Outlook, 2023-2033: Projected to grow 8% (faster than average)

Request More Information

For more information, please email Dr. Jeffry King, Graduate Program Advisor.

Success Stories

“The secondary education program has made a big impact on my career. The professors have helped me to grow professionally and have ensured that I am on the right path to become a successful educator. I now feel completely ready to meet all my future students’ diverse needs.”

— Jennifer Morrison, M.Ed. ’16