Secondary Teacher Education
Whether you are just starting your undergraduate education or thinking of pursuing a master's degree, Teacher World has the latest information on secondary education degree programs that will give you the knowledge you need to become a secondary education teacher.
And if you want to be a middle school or high school teacher but are wondering how to fit a secondary education degree into your busy life, consider getting an online degree. After deciding what you're looking for in a school, make sure you request information from our online secondary education degree programs to see which one is right for you.
Secondary Education Degree Programs
Below is a list of secondary education degree programs for those who want to become teachers. You will learn the following in all of these education programs:
- Content knowledge for the subjects you'll teach
- Getting the pedagogical background you'll need to teach effectively
- Developing curricula that incorporate new technologies and conform to your state standards
- Customizing your teaching to accommodate different student learning styles
Online
Kaplan University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Science in Education (for Existing Teachers Grades K-12) (Online)
Capella University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Science in K-12 Studies in Education (for licensed K-12 teachers) (Online)
- Master of Science in Leadership in Educational Administration (for licensed K-12 teachers) (Online)
- PhD in K-12 Studies in Education (Online)
Saint Joseph's University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- MS in Education of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing w/PA Hearing Impaired K-12 (Online)
- Pennsylvania Hearing Impaired K-12 Certification (Online)
Secondary Education Certification Programs
The following are recommended teacher certification programs at the secondary education level. All universities listed below are accredited institutions with high-quality teacher training programs.
In addition, there are sometimes different avenues to earn your secondary teacher certification, depending on which state you wish to teach in. Read our "How to Become a Teacher" article to find your state's certification requirements.
Master's Degree Programs for Secondary Teachers
While it is currently not necessary for teachers in all states to have a master's degree, it is increasingly desirable. With a master's degree, secondary education teachers can increase their teacher salary, get job promotions or move up to education administration.
While your classroom experience and undergraduate education will provide you with the teaching basics, master's degree programs will give teachers the additional skills they need to excel. For secondary education teachers to reach their full potential, they need the knowledge and skills offered in quality graduate programs.
In addition, every state pays teachers more after they have earned a master's degree. Click on your state to decide whether it's worthwhile for you to pursue a master's degree in secondary education.
Become a secondary teacher today at one of these top schools:
Online
Kaplan University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Science in Education (for Existing Teachers Grades K-12) (Online)
Capella University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Science in K-12 Studies in Education (for licensed K-12 teachers) (Online)
- Master of Science in Leadership in Educational Administration (for licensed K-12 teachers) (Online)
Saint Joseph's University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- MS in Education of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing w/PA Hearing Impaired K-12 (Online)
- Pennsylvania Hearing Impaired K-12 Certification (Online)
Future Secondary School Teachers: Get the tools you need to succeed in the educational system by getting a secondary education degree. Your education will make you an indispensable resource in your school for fellow teachers, administrators and the students that you teach.
Current Secondary School Teachers: If you have a bachelor's degree in teacher education and have already been working as a teacher, pursuing a master's degree in secondary education will give you the opportunity to get a raise, a promotion, or move into educational administration. Your graduate degree will help you become a pillar of knowledge in your school and a role model for the secondary teachers who come after you. Request information from the secondary education degree programs listed above.
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