Overview

The Master of Arts in Secondary Education prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed for initial teaching licensure in one of five secondary subject areas: English, math, science (biology, chemistry, physics or general science), social studies/history and world languages (French, German, Italian, Latin or Spanish).

For each program, you'll learn within an inclusive environment of faculty, community members and leaders, and experienced, aspiring classroom teachers - providing you a strong foundation on which to help adolescents reach their full potential.

Career

Students who complete their certification satisfactorily have excellent prospects of beginning positions in teaching. They are helped by Fairfield University’s reputation for teacher preparation, broad faculty contacts within the profession, and a large number of alumni who are established in school systems throughout Connecticut and nearby states. Connecticut certification planned program coursework is accepted, through the NASDTEC Contract, in other states and the District for certification.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophical Foundations of Education

Teaching and Learning within Multicultural Contexts of Education

Educational Psychology

Foundations in Research and Evaluation of Psychoeducational Issues in Special Education

Evidence-Based Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms

Contemporary Schooling in Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Fairfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants for the MA in Secondary Education must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) and give promise of meeting the standards set by the School.

You should be prepared to answer a series of questions pertaining to your biographical information, program of interest, and educational/ work background. Additionally, you will be required to enter the names and contact information for two references.
As part of the application process, you will be required to submit all official college transcripts (sent directly from your institutions), two recommendations (submitted directly from your references who will receive a unique email link), a personal statement, resume, and test scores (required for programs leading to state certification).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

42300 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42300 USD / year

≈ 42300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42300 USD / year

≈ 42300 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfield

United States

1736 - 2740 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fairfield

Funding

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