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The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Secondary School Education is designed for talented professionals from diverse career backgrounds who have non-education baccalaureate degrees and want to earn initial Louisiana teacher certification in Secondary School Content Areas such as Biology Education, Business Education, Chemistry Education, English Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Mathematics Education, Physics Education, Social Studies Education, and Speech Education. Graduates of the Secondary Education Grades 6-12 Programs will meet the requirements for becoming a “highly qualified” educator and a Master’s degree.

The MAT for Secondary Education Grades 6-12 requires 33 hours of graduate coursework, including a one-year Internship in Teaching. Candidates must present a passing score on the PRAXIS II pedagogy test prior to enrollment in the Internship. Courses are offered 100% online. Applicants may begin the program in the summer, fall, or spring semester.

Entry Requirements

1. Baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited university;

2. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 (4.0 scale);

3. Passing scores on PRAXIS I Reading, Writing, Math tests (An earned Master’s degree, ACT
composite score of at least 22, or SAT combined verbal and math score of at least 1030 will
substitute for PRAXIS I scores.)

4. Passing score/s on the PRAXIS II content examination/s in teaching area/grade level.

Candidates for Secondary Grades 6-12 (regular education and Mild/Moderate Special Education): pass secondary subject-specific examination/s for the content area in which they seek certification

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The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in English prepares you to become a junior high or high school English teacher, who is seeking initial teacher licensure. This degree will provide you with significant content knowledge to meet the needs of 21st Century learners by specializing in English. The format and courses of this regionally accredited and Arizona State Board of Education approved program are designed to maximize the content knowledge that the teacher candidate will possess upon graduation.

As a teacher of secondary education, the coursework may include topics such as: curriculum development, classroom management, cultural diversity, English as a Second Language, methods of teaching technology in education, and educational psychology. All core courses are directly aligned with professional teaching standards and the associated national content standards.

To become a high school English teacher, this degree program requires additional coursework that includes a study of English and American literature, Shakespeare and how his works are received cross culturally, British and American novels, and a study of English grammar and linguistics. Content courses are aligned to the professional standards of the National Council of Teachers of English.

Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through 120 hours of practicum/field experiences prior to student teaching, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component.

After successfully completing this degree, additional content areas may be added post-graduation through supplemental coursework and/or through passage of a state-developed content area test.

Entry Requirements

Applicants interested in earning their bachelor's degree online must meet the following requirement:

High School Transcripts - Applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts with a cumulative, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above.
Applicants holding their GED should refer to the University Policy Handbook for separate requirements.

Transferring from Another College, University or Program
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Applicants with 25 or more transferable credits from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program may be accepted to the university if they have an unweighted GPA of 2.25 or above. For more information about our transfer policies, visit GCU's online Transfer Center.

Second Bachelor's Degree
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Applicants who have already earned a bachelor's degree from GCU or another institution but are interested in pursuing a second bachelor's degree may be accepted to the university if they meet the minimum admission standard of an unweighted GPA of 2.0 or above.

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The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Math prepares individuals seeking to become a high school math teacher or middle school math teacher. Graduates of this degree may seek, initial teacher licensure. The format and courses of this regionally accredited and Arizona State Board of Education approved program are designed to maximize the content knowledge that the teacher candidate will possess upon graduation.

As a teacher of secondary education, the coursework may include topics such as: curriculum development, classroom management, cultural diversity, English as a Second Language, methods of teaching technology in education, and educational psychology. All core courses are directly aligned with professional teaching standards and the associated national content standards.

Additional coursework to become a high school math teacher or middle school math teacher will include a focus on algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and geometry. In addition, students will learn about probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, and decision making. Content courses are aligned to the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).

Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through 120 hours of practicum/field experiences prior to student teaching, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component.

After successfully completing this degree, additional content areas may be added post-graduation through supplemental coursework and/or through passage of a state-developed content area test.

Entry Requirements

Applicants interested in earning their bachelor's degree online must meet the following requirement:

High School Transcripts - Applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts with a cumulative, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above.
Applicants holding their GED should refer to the University Policy Handbook for separate requirements.

Transferring from Another College, University or Program
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Applicants with 25 or more transferable credits from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program may be accepted to the university if they have an unweighted GPA of 2.25 or above. For more information about our transfer policies, visit GCU's online Transfer Center.

Second Bachelor's Degree
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Applicants who have already earned a bachelor's degree from GCU or another institution but are interested in pursuing a second bachelor's degree may be accepted to the university if they meet the minimum admission standard of an unweighted GPA of 2.0 or above.

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The online Educational Specialist (EdS) in Secondary Education with science certification is designed to prepare science teachers to become leaders in teaching science in their local settings, in providing professional development in science, and/or in administration of science departments by enhancing professional competencies. Emphasis is placed on the National and State Science Education Standards. Current secondary education teachers who earn the degree may be eligible for Alabama Class AA teacher certification in the following teaching fields: Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Physics Education, or General Science Education. In addition, students who complete the program will acquire the knowledge that will assist them in becoming nationally board-certified teachers.

This program can also serve as a bridge for those interested in eventual completion of a science education doctorate. Graduates of the EdS program will have developed the expertise to facilitate positive change at the secondary or postsecondary levels serving in such positions as mentor teachers, curriculum specialists, resource teachers, adjunct and full time professors, or science content administrators.

The secondary education EdS program with science certification requires a total of 30 credit hours of study beyond the master's degree and may be completed in as little as two years of part-time study. The core courses consisting of 21 credit hours are delivered online through the UA College of Education, and up to nine credit hours of graduate science courses may be transferred with advisor approval.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

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Share your love of learning – and impact our next generation of leaders – as a high school (single subject) teacher. If you’ve always thought about becoming a teacher, but your bachelor’s degree is in a discipline other than Education, our Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education (MAEd/TED-S) can help you achieve your goal.

This graduate degree program is intended for students with no prior teaching experience. The guiding philosophy of the MAEd/TED-S is to build upon your existing skills and knowledge. To help you become a confident and effective classroom teacher, you’ll add curriculum, instructional and assessment skill sets to your area of expertise. Blending academic theory with relevant coursework, field experiences and student teaching, our curriculum includes all essential elements required to help you prepare for a career in teaching.

The Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education (MAED/TED-S 07AZ) is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of the MAED/TED-S program is to provide the adult student, who already has adegree in a discipline other than education, with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to become a competent and effective educator. This program focuses on secondary student learning by improving the educator's responsibility for that learning.

Student teaching is an integral component of the Teacher EducationProgram. It provides students with a field-based experience at the appropriate grade and content level. Student teachers work with a cooperating teacher from a school site and with a University of Phoenix faculty advisor. The student teaching experience isdesigned to emphasize the achievement of state standards leading to certification and to present individuals with growth opportunities that best prepare them to assume the duties of a certified classroom teacher. Throughout the program, students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified field experiences, covering a variety of developmental levels. The focus of each observation will relate to specific course content. Documentation will be maintained in the student's professional portfolio.

Entry Requirements

- Have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or have a comparable degree from a recognized institution outside the United States, and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) as shown on the undergraduate degree posted transcript. The Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training program will accept an undergraduate degree from a nationally accredited college or university.

- Provide verification of a minimum of three years of significant full-time, post-high school work experience. The Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision program requires that work experience includes 18 months of instructional experience in a P–12 setting. (California residents require three years of instructional experience plus a current California credential). Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn more about this requirement and any specific work experience requirements that may pertain to your state of residence.

- Be currently employed. If you are not currently employed, you must have access to an organizational environment that allows you to apply the concepts you learn in our courses.

- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or hold an approved, valid visa, as all applicants to Master of Arts in Education programs must reside in the United States.

- Not have been expelled from a previous institution.

- Complete all required forms for admission and submit an official undergraduate degree posted transcript.

International applicants
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- Applicants without appropriate previous academic experience in an English language environment must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®), the Test of English as an International Communication (TOEIC®), the Berlitz® Online Proficiency Test, the Pearson Test of English Academic or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS®). Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn more about this requirement if you are a non-native speaker of English.

- Applicants using international academic credentials entering a Master of Arts in Education degree program that leads to certification must use an approved foreign credential evaluation service. Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn more about this requirement.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $1,418

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