The department offers a master's degree specialization in Secondary Education within the M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction program.

These master's degree programs are designed to prepare broadly educated teachers who will assume varied instructional leadership roles in the profession.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix in the back of this catalog. For courses with a dash in the course number, contact the offering department for information.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting the minimum University standards for admission to graduate studies, students must comply with the requirements for admission to Teacher Education. These requirements are listed in the graduate programs section of the catalog under Teacher Education. Students are selected for admission on the basis of the undergraduate GPA, graduate course GPA, and GRE scores.

A limited number of students not meeting the minimum requirements may be granted conditional admission.

When the student does not have an undergraduate major or the equivalent in secondary education, prerequisite course work will be required and planned for the candidate by the student's academic advisor.

When evidence indicates weakness in academic or professional skills, the candidate may be recommended for non-credit personal improvement work in these areas.

Other Considerations
Transfer credit: Students may be permitted to transfer up to 6 semester hours of graduate credit with the approval of the academic advisor and chairperson.

Use of undergraduate credit: With prior approval of the student's academic advisor and the department chairperson, a maximum of 6 semester hours of 3000- or 4000-level course work may be applied toward the master's degree.

Use of workshop credit: No more than 6 semester hours of credit in workshop courses may be applied toward the master's degree.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements, candidates for this degree must meet the following requirements:

SECONDARY EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION (students with teacher certification)
The Secondary Level Specialization prepares in-service secondary school teachers through a master's degree. The specialization focuses on a balance between content, pedagogy, and the nature of the adolescent learner. Specializations include mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. A comprehensive exam and culminating experience is required.

Electives (9 sh)
Electives must be approved by the advisor.

Degree Project/Comprehensive Examination (0 sh)
A research project or action research, and a comprehensive examination are required for graduation.

SECONDARY EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION (students without teacher certification)
The Secondary Level Specialization prepares prospective secondary school teachers through a master's degree. The specialization focuses on a balance between content, pedagogy, the nature of the adolescent learner, and includes student teaching. Secondary level specializations include mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. A comprehensive examination and culminating experience is required.

Requirements for teacher education programs may change due to legislative mandates. Therefore, the actual program requirements may differ from those listed in the catalog. Candidates must inquire with the Chair of the Division of Teacher Education or with Teacher Education Student Services to obtain the most current program requirements.

Professional Education Common Core (9 sh)
Same as Secondary Education Specialization with Certification.

Electives (3 sh)
Electives must be approved by the advisor.

Degree Project/Comprehensive Examination (0 sh)
A research project or action research, and a comprehensive examination are required for graduation.