Master of Education in Secondary Education
Admission to the ME in Secondary Education
In addition to admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies, admission to the master's program requires the following:
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A baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year institution
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A well-written statement of purpose describing your background and goals as well as the importance of this degree in achieving those goals
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One letter of recommendation regarding your potential for doing master's level work from professionals such as an undergraduate major advisor, current employer, school principal or others who are knowledgeable about your ability to engage in graduate work in this degree program
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An overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate work is preferred
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A content area grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale for coursework in the selected licensure area is preferred
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Undergraduate content area and literacy-related coursework for the selected licensure area
The master's program has selective admissions and may admit a limited number of students. Thus, meeting all formal criteria does not guarantee admission.
What to Submit with Your Application
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
- One letter of recommendation
- Secondary Education Foreign Language Concentration, ME
- Secondary Education: Language Arts Education Concentration, ME
- Secondary Education: Mathematics Education Concentration, ME
- Secondary Education: Science Education Concentration, ME
- Secondary Education: Social Studies Education Concentration, ME
Secondary Education - Foreign Language Concentration, ME
For the Master of Education degree, students must complete the following program requirements:
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A minimum of 32 semester credit hours of approved graduate course work
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A concentration in foreign language teacher education that includes practicum and internship experiences in PK-12 schools
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A master's culminating experience
For the Ohio licensure, students must complete additional requirements to fulfill the credential requirements as well as the degree requirements
In addition, no more than six semester hours of credit from any combination of workshops (5950), problems or special topics courses (5980 or 6980), and independent studies (5990 or 6990) may be included in the degree program.
Master's Coursework
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Specialization in Teacher Education | ||
| CI 5490 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| CI 6190 | Ambitious Teaching in PK-12 Classrooms | 3 |
| CI 6300 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 1 |
| EDP 5110 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| CI 6950 | Internship Capstone | 1 |
| SPED 6110 | Practices of Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| SPED 6210 | Practicum in Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 1 |
| SPED 6130 | Advanced Practices for Inclusive and Specialized Teaching | 3 |
| SPED 6190 | Policy, Context, and Hallmarks of Special Education | 3 |
| Concentration in Foreign Language | ||
| SPAN 5120 | Teaching Colloquia | 3 |
| CI 6310 | Practicum in Teaching Foreign Language | 1 |
| CI 6320 | Internship/Student Teaching in Foreign Language | 4 |
| Master's Culminating Experience | 3 | |
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part One) | ||
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part Two) | ||
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part Three) | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Additional Requirements
Students should consult with their faculty advisor for detailed information.
Prior to Beginning Classroom Experiences
- Current Ohio preservice teacher permit or other permit as specified by The State of Ohio are required prior to beginning classroom experiences.
- Acceptable scores on the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Content Assessment(s) for the licensure area
- All undergraduate content area courses
Prior to Applying for Ohio Teaching License
- Acceptable scores on all Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) tests and edTPA Portfolio Assessment as specified tests specified by The State of Ohio for the licensure area are required prior to applying for Ohio teaching license.
Secondary Education: Language Arts Education Concentration, ME
For the Master of Education degree, students must complete the following program requirements:
-
A minimum of 32 semester credit hours of approved graduate course work
-
A concentration in language arts education that includes practicum and internship experiences in PK-12 schools
-
A master's culminating experience
For the Ohio licensure, students must complete additional requirements to fulfill the credential requirements as well as the degree requirements
In addition, no more than six semester hours of credit from any combination of workshops (5950), problems or special topics courses (5980 or 6980), and independent studies (5990 or 6990) may be included in the degree program.
Master's Coursework
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Specialization in Teacher Education | ||
| CI 5490 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| CI 6190 | Ambitious Teaching in PK-12 Classrooms | 3 |
| CI 6300 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 1 |
| CI 6950 | Internship Capstone | 1 |
| EDP 5110 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| SPED 6110 | Practices of Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| SPED 6210 | Practicum in Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 1 |
| SPED 6130 | Advanced Practices for Inclusive and Specialized Teaching | 3 |
| SPED 6190 | Policy, Context, and Hallmarks of Special Education | 3 |
| Concentration in Language Arts Education | ||
| CI 6110 | Language Arts Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| CI 6210 | Practicum in Teaching Language Arts | 1 |
| CI 6250 | Internship/Student Teaching in Language Arts | 4 |
| Master's Culminating Experience | 3 | |
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part One) | ||
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part Two) | ||
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part Three) | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Additional Requirements
Students should consult with their faculty advisor for detailed information.
Prior to Beginning Classroom Experiences
- Current Ohio preservice teacher permit or other permit as specified by The State of Ohio are required prior to beginning classroom experiences.
- Acceptable scores on the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Content Assessment(s) for the licensure area
- All undergraduate content area courses
Prior to Applying for Ohio Teaching License
- Acceptable scores on all Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) tests and edTPA Portfolio Assessment as specified tests specified by The State of Ohio for the licensure area are required prior to applying for Ohio teaching license.
Secondary Education: Mathematics Education Concentration, ME
For the Master of Education degree, students must complete the following program requirements:
-
A minimum of 32 semester credit hours of approved graduate course work
-
A concentration in mathematics teacher education that includes practicum and internship experiences in PK-12 schools
-
A master's culminating experience
For the Ohio licensure, students must complete additional requirements to fulfill the credential requirements as well as the degree requirements
In addition, no more than six semester hours of credit from any combination of workshops (5950), problems or special topics courses (5980 or 6980), and independent studies (5990 or 6990) may be included in the degree program.
Master's Coursework
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Specialization in Teacher Education | ||
| CI 5490 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| CI 6190 | Ambitious Teaching in PK-12 Classrooms | 3 |
| CI 6300 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 1 |
| EDP 5110 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| CI 6950 | Internship Capstone | 1 |
| SPED 6110 | Practices of Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| SPED 6210 | Practicum in Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 1 |
| SPED 6130 | Advanced Practices for Inclusive and Specialized Teaching | 3 |
| SPED 6190 | Policy, Context, and Hallmarks of Special Education | 3 |
| Concentration in Mathematics Education | ||
| CI 6130 | Mathematics Method of Teaching | 3 |
| CI 6230 | Practicum in Teaching Mathematics | 1 |
| CI 6270 | Internship/Student Teaching in Mathematics | 4 |
| Master's Culminating Experience | 3 | |
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part One) | ||
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part Two) | ||
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part Three) | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Additional Requirements
Students should consult with their faculty advisor for detailed information.
Prior to Beginning Classroom Experiences
- Current Ohio preservice teacher permit or other permit as specified by The State of Ohio are required prior to beginning classroom experiences.
- Acceptable scores on the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Content Assessment(s) for the licensure area
- All undergraduate content area courses
Prior to Applying for Ohio Teaching License
- Acceptable scores on all Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) tests and edTPA Portfolio Assessment as specified tests specified by The State of Ohio for the licensure area are required prior to applying for Ohio teaching license.
Secondary Education: Science Education Concentration, ME
For the Master of Education degree, students must complete the following program requirements:
-
A minimum of 32 semester credit hours of approved graduate course work
-
A concentration in science teacher education that includes practicum and internship experiences in PK-12 schools
-
Supporting coursework with courses pre-approved by the faculty advisor
-
A master's culminating experience
For the Ohio licensure, students must complete additional requirements to fulfill the credential requirements as well as the degree requirements
In addition, no more than six semester hours of credit from any combination of workshops (5950), problems or special topics courses (5980 or 6980), and independent studies (5990 or 6990) may be included in the degree program.
Master's Coursework
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Specialization in Teacher Education | ||
| CI 5490 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| CI 6190 | Ambitious Teaching in PK-12 Classrooms | 3 |
| CI 6300 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 1 |
| EDP 5110 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| CI 6950 | Internship Capstone | 1 |
| SPED 6110 | Practices of Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| SPED 6210 | Practicum in Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 1 |
| SPED 6130 | Advanced Practices for Inclusive and Specialized Teaching | 3 |
| SPED 6190 | Policy, Context, and Hallmarks of Special Education | 3 |
| Concentration in Science Education | ||
| CI 6140 | Science Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| CI 6240 | Practicum in Teaching Science | 1 |
| CI 6280 | Internship/Student Teaching in Science | 4 |
| Master's Culminating Experience | 3 | |
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part One) | ||
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part Two) | ||
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part Three) | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Additional Requirements
Students should consult with their faculty advisor for detailed information.
Prior to Beginning Classroom Experiences
- Current Ohio preservice teacher permit or other permit as specified by The State of Ohio are required prior to beginning classroom experiences.
- Acceptable scores on the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Content Assessment(s) for the licensure area
- All undergraduate content area courses
Prior to Applying for Ohio Teaching License
- Acceptable scores on all Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) tests and edTPA Portfolio Assessment as specified tests specified by The State of Ohio for the licensure area are required prior to applying for Ohio teaching license.
Secondary Education: Social Studies Education Concentration, ME
For the Master of Education degree, students must complete the following program requirements:
-
A minimum of 32 semester credit hours of approved graduate course work
-
A concentration in social studies teacher education that includes practicum and internship experiences in PK-12 schools
-
Supporting coursework with courses pre-approved by the faculty advisor
-
A master's culminating experience
For the Ohio licensure, students must complete additional requirements to fulfill the credential requirements as well as the degree requirements
In addition, no more than six semester hours of credit from any combination of workshops (5950), problems or special topics courses (5980 or 6980), and independent studies (5990 or 6990) may be included in the degree program.
Master's Coursework
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Specialization in Teacher Education | ||
| CI 5490 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| CI 6190 | Ambitious Teaching in PK-12 Classrooms | 3 |
| CI 6300 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 1 |
| EDP 5110 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| CI 6950 | Internship Capstone | 1 |
| SPED 6110 | Practices of Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| SPED 6210 | Practicum in Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 1 |
| SPED 6130 | Advanced Practices for Inclusive and Specialized Teaching | 3 |
| SPED 6190 | Policy, Context, and Hallmarks of Special Education | 3 |
| Concentration in Social Studies | ||
| CI 6120 | Social Studies Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| CI 6220 | Practicum in Teaching Social Studies | 1 |
| CI 6260 | Internship/Student Teaching in Social Studies | 4 |
| Master's Culminating Experience | 3 | |
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part One) | ||
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part Two) | ||
| Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part Three) | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Additional Requirements
Students should consult with their faculty advisor for detailed information.
Prior to Beginning Classroom Experiences
- Current Ohio preservice teacher permit or other permit as specified by The State of Ohio are required prior to beginning classroom experiences.
- Acceptable scores on the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Content Assessment(s) for the licensure area
- All undergraduate content area courses
Prior to Applying for Ohio Teaching License
- Acceptable scores on all Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) tests and edTPA Portfolio Assessment as specified tests specified by The State of Ohio for the licensure area are required prior to applying for Ohio teaching license.
- Secondary Education Foreign Language Concentration, ME
- Secondary Education: Language Arts Education Concentration, ME
- Secondary Education: Mathematics Education Concentration, ME
- Secondary Education: Science Education Concentration, ME
- Secondary Education: Social Studies Education Concentration, ME
Secondary Education Foreign Language Concentration, ME
Below is a guide for developing a Plan of Study for the Master of Education. Students should review their degree audit and work with their faculty advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill program requirements.
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 5120 | Teaching Colloquia | 3 |
| CI 6310 | Practicum in Teaching Foreign Language | 1 |
| EDP 5110 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| SPED 6110 | Practices of Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| SPED 6210 | Practicum in Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 1 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education | 1 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Term | ||
| CI 6320 | Internship/Student Teaching in Foreign Language | 4 |
| CI 6300 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 1 |
| CI 5490 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| CI 6190 | Ambitious Teaching in PK-12 Classrooms | 3 |
| SPED 6130 | Advanced Practices for Inclusive and Specialized Teaching | 3 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| SPED 6190 | Policy, Context, and Hallmarks of Special Education | 3 |
| CI 6950 | Internship Capstone | 1 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part THREE) | 1 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Secondary Education: Language Arts Education Concentration, ME
Below is a guide for developing a Plan of Study for the Master of Education. Students should review their degree audit and work with their faculty advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill program requirements.
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EDP 5110 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| SPED 6110 | Practices of Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| SPED 6210 | Practicum in Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 1 |
| CI 6110 | Language Arts Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| CI 6210 | Practicum in Teaching Language Arts | 1 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part ONE) | 1 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Term | ||
| CI 5490 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| CI 6190 | Ambitious Teaching in PK-12 Classrooms | 3 |
| CI 6250 | Internship/Student Teaching in Language Arts | 4 |
| CI 6300 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 1 |
| SPED 6130 | Advanced Practices for Inclusive and Specialized Teaching | 3 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part TWO) | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| Select the following: | ||
| SPED 6190 | Policy, Context, and Hallmarks of Special Education | 3 |
| CI 6950 | Internship Capstone | 1 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part THREE) | 1 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Secondary Education: Mathematics Education Concentration, ME
Below is a guide for developing a Plan of Study for the Master of Education. Students should review their degree audit and work with their faculty advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill program requirements.
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CI 6130 | Mathematics Method of Teaching | 3 |
| CI 6230 | Practicum in Teaching Mathematics | 1 |
| EDP 5110 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| SPED 6110 | Practices of Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| SPED 6210 | Practicum in Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 1 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part ONE) | 1 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Term | ||
| CI 6270 | Internship/Student Teaching in Mathematics | 4 |
| CI 6300 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 1 |
| CI 5490 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| CI 6190 | Ambitious Teaching in PK-12 Classrooms | 3 |
| SPED 6130 | Advanced Practices for Inclusive and Specialized Teaching | 3 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part TWO) | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| SPED 6190 | Policy, Context, and Hallmarks of Special Education | 3 |
| CI 6950 | Internship Capstone | 1 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part THREE) | 1 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Secondary Education: Science Education Concentration, ME
Below is a guide for developing a Plan of Study for the Master of Education. Students should review their degree audit and work with their faculty advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill program requirements.
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CI 6140 | Science Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| CI 6240 | Practicum in Teaching Science | 1 |
| EDP 5110 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| SPED 6110 | Practices of Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| SPED 6210 | Practicum in Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 1 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part ONE) | 1 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Term | ||
| CI 6280 | Internship/Student Teaching in Science | 4 |
| CI 6300 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 1 |
| CI 5490 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| CI 6190 | Ambitious Teaching in PK-12 Classrooms | 3 |
| SPED 6130 | Advanced Practices for Inclusive and Specialized Teaching | 3 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part TWO) | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| SPED 6190 | Policy, Context, and Hallmarks of Special Education | 3 |
| CI 6950 | Internship Capstone | 1 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part THREE) | 1 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Secondary Education: Social Studies Education Concentration, ME
Below is a guide for developing a Plan of Study for the Master of Education. Students should review their degree audit and work with their faculty advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill program requirements.
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CI 6120 | Social Studies Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| CI 6220 | Practicum in Teaching Social Studies | 1 |
| EDP 5110 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| SPED 6110 | Practices of Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| SPED 6210 | Practicum in Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities | 1 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part ONE) | 1 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Term | ||
| CI 6260 | Internship/Student Teaching in Social Studies | 4 |
| CI 6300 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 1 |
| CI 5490 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| CI 6190 | Ambitious Teaching in PK-12 Classrooms | 3 |
| SPED 6130 | Advanced Practices for Inclusive and Specialized Teaching | 3 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part TWO) | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| SPED 6190 | Policy, Context, and Hallmarks of Special Education | 3 |
| CI 6950 | Internship Capstone | 1 |
| CI 6900 | Master's Culminating Seminar In Teacher Education (Part THREE) | 1 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
- PLO 1: Learner Development Learning Differences: Apply knowledge of adolescent cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical development to design age-appropriate instruction and learning experiences that support equitable access to learning.
- PLO 2: Learning Environments: Create safe, supportive, and culturally responsive learning environments that promote collaboration, engagement, and self-motivation among grades 7–12 learners.
- PLO 3: Content Knowledge Application: Demonstrate deep understanding of central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of secondary-level disciplines, and apply this knowledge to design equitable and meaningful learning experiences.
- PLO 4: Instructional Practice: Plan and implement instruction using multiple strategies and technologies to support rigorous learning goals, prepare learners for college and career readiness, differentiate instruction, and foster critical thinking and creativity.
- PLO 5: Assessment Data-Informed Practice: Use formative and summative assessments to monitor learner progress, guide instructional decisions, and engage learners in goal setting for postsecondary success.