Overview

High school teachers are not only subject matter experts, but they also offer much more as teacher-leaders who transform student lives. In this program you’ll use your expertise to present engaging and interactive methods to motivate students and ignite their desire to learn.

Key Facts

You have the option to pursue an initial Illinois Teaching License (PEL) with a Secondary Education (grades 9-12) endorsement, or if you are already a licensed teacher, you can add a Secondary Education (grades 9-12) endorsement to your PEL. Choose from one of the following content areas:

Biology

Chemistry

English

Environmental Science

History

Mathematics

Physics

Social Sciences

Visual Arts

Courses are held weekday evenings at DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus, online, or as a hybrid of both. Field experience and student teaching requirements are fulfilled during weekdays. The Secondary Education MA/MEd program from DePaul University can be completed in two years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching And Learning Secondary School Mathematics

Teaching, History, And Social Sciences In Secondary Schools

The Nature Of English

The Nature Of History And The Social Sciences

The Nature Of Mathematics

The Nature Of Science

Inquiry & Application In Developing Secondary English Pedagogy

Literacy In The Content Areas

Teaching Writing

Teaching Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

56 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Secondary Education View 347 other Masters in Secondary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate admission application
Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
Résumé
Two letters of recommendation (from work supervisors or academic references)
Personal statement that briefly states your reasons for wanting to enter the Secondary Education program at DePaul University and speaks to your potential for becoming a teacher (minimum 750 words)
$40 application fee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20832 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20832 USD / year

≈ 20832 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20832 USD / year

≈ 20832 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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