Teaching - Secondary Education

Overview

Candidates will enter the Teaching - Secondary Education program of the Northeastern Illinois University as part of a cohort in one of four areas:

• Language Arts

• History

• Mathematics

• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science)

Candidates also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with students in other disciplines and intensively with those in their own discipline. They will gain pedagogical knowledge throughout the program, including collaborative planning, classroom teacher training, and assessment skills.

MAT Program Benefits

Northeastern Illinois University offers flexible day, evening, and weekend classes so that working professionals can plan their MAT class schedule to fit their needs. Students also get personalized attention from skilled professors in small class sizes. NEIU offers an affordable tuition and convenient urban locations accessible by car or public transportation.

In addition, the Secondary Education degree program includes:

• Field experiences that tie the school to the community for transformative thinking

• Theoretical and practical perspectives on classroom teaching

• Engagement in urban school settings with expert support and guidance

Students pursuing their Master of Teaching will find that NEIU provides the ideal student environment: balanced, flexible, and conducive to academic and personal success.

Secondary Education Careers

A lucrative and rewarding career in teaching is the immediate possibility afforded by a Master of Arts in Teaching from NEIU. With additional training, graduates can pursue positions in administration, curriculum leadership, organizational training, and advanced work in their disciplines.

Possible teaching opportunities include:

• High School Teaching

• Teaching Abroad

• Curriculum Development

• Publishing