Online: Master's in Secondary Education

Degree: MA Mode of study: Online Location: Online
Degree Type
Master's Degree
Program Type
Graduate
Location
Online
College
Education, Health & Human Studies
Department
Leadership, Middle, & Secondary Education
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Take the next step and elevate your education career. If you are a professional development educator or a seasoned teacher, you can benefit from the skills and knowledge you'll gain with a master of secondary education degree.

You’ve already spent time in the classroom and know the challenges, now you can work to find the solutions with a tailored master’s degree in secondary education. You can choose educational studies to deepen your knowledge of your field of expertise or educational technology to expand your knowledge of technology in the classroom. 

Since Southeast has been preparing educators since 1873, you can feel confident in our history, our reputation, and our accreditation. We're consistently recognized for academic excellence by the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings for institutions in the Midwest and fully accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. 

What You'll Do

The M.A. in Secondary Education program focuses on improving your teaching and organizational abilities to take your classroom instruction or professional development instruction to the next level. More specifically, you’ll have the opportunity to: 

  • Complete research relating to challenges in your teaching. 
  • Start using what you learn immediately in your classroom. 
  • Learn the latest technology and educational methods for secondary education. 

What Can You Do with a M.A. in Secondary Education?

Teacher’s with a master’s degree in secondary education are often considered leaders in their school because of their specialized knowledge. What you learn can be used to improve your classroom instruction and prepare you to take on other roles in the district. 

You’ll be prepared to take on roles such as: 

  • District Technology Director 
  • Curriculum Leader 
  • Program Leader 

Those who choose 18 hours of content as their electives may be eligible to teach dual credit courses in their school.

Secondary Education Degree Map

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Secondary Education by the Numbers

  • $77K

    Instructional Coordinators

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for instructional coordinators is $77,200.

  • $72K

    Training and Development Specialists

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for training and development specialists in education is $71,980. Training and development specialists create programming around professional development and training.

  • $122

    Education Administrator

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for education administrators is $122,010. Training and development specialists create programming around professional development and training.

Secondary Education Curriculum

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The time it takes to earn a degree will vary based on factors such as dual enrollment, remediation, and summer enrollment. Students meet with an academic advisor each semester and use Degree Works to monitor their progress.

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Professor in the Department of Leadership, Middle and Secondary Education

"In order to promote a sense of community and collaboration, I design each class to address active student engagement where my philosophy centers on the constructivist approach to learning. "

Dr. Lisa Bertrand, Ed.D.

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College of Education, Health and Human Studies

This degree is housed within the College of Education, Health and Human Studies. The college boasts programs that train students in mind, body, and soul. So, whether you want to teach, to care, to support, or to fix, we have a program to get you there.

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Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders

  • A student working on their Master's in Secondary Education engages in teaching a middle schooler. Seated at a desk in a classroom with a laptop, this scene encapsulates the dedication to education and the interactive nature of advanced teaching studies.
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  • Two students seated at a table actively participating in a hands-on activity as part of their Master's in Secondary Education studies. The scene reflects the practical and collaborative nature of their advanced education journey.

Online Learning at Southeast

When it comes to your success, we do whatever it takes. Online learning at Southeast takes the same reputable college courses taught by Southeast faculty and makes them available anytime, anywhere.

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Accreditations

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  • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) logo
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Getting the Job

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.

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