Overview

In this 30-credit program, you will acquire the practical experience and tools necessary to meet the wide-ranging needs and learning levels of today’s diverse middle school and high school students.The curriculum includes courses in adolescent psychology, assessment and evaluation and instructional techniques for middle and secondary schools. This program also includes a fieldwork component, offering the opportunity to apply your student teaching skills in the classroom.

Saint Joseph’s University offers a wide range of master’s-level programs that prepare students for initial instructional certification (Level I). If you are interested in educating students in grades 7-12, Saint Joseph’s 30-credit master’s degree in secondary education will help you advance your career in education with new skills and create a network of like-minded individuals who will support you throughout your career.

What Can You Do With a Secondary Education MS?

Graduates who pursue a Master of Science in Secondary Education have gone on to pursue successful careers as middle school and high school teachers in a wide array of specializations. Career options include:

Biology teacher
English teacher
History teacher
Language teacher
Math teacher
Social studies teacher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History & Contemporary Perspectives in Education with Field
Adolescent Psychology with Field
Language and Culture with Field
Literacy & Learning Across Curriculum with Field
Current Issues with Field

Inclusive Classroom Practices with Field

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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More details

Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Secondary Education View 350 other Masters in Secondary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission you must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a demonstrated record of academic success.
Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
Submit a personal statement.
Submit resume.
Submit one letter of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17580 USD / year

≈ 17580 USD / year
Out-of-State

17580 USD / year

≈ 17580 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17580 USD / year

≈ 17580 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

800 - 1300 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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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What Can You Do With a Secondary Education MS?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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