Master of Education in Secondary and Middle Grades Education

With the Masters of Education (M.Ed.) in Secondary and Middle Grades, you will become an evidence-based instructional leader, reflective scholar-practitioner, and responsive change agent.

You are eligible to apply for the Masters of Education degree in Secondary or Middle Grades Education if you are a teacher certified in middle (4-8) or secondary (6-12) English/language arts, history/social studies, mathematics, or the sciences.

The Master of Education is entirely online and can be completed in 18 months to two years.

You will choose your concentration area from those below:

Concentrations – Secondary Education

  • English
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Science

Concentrations – Middle Grades Education

  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies

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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Online

Number of Credit Hours: 30 Total Hours

Entry Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer

Time to Complete: Two-year Program

Application Deadlines:

  • Fall, July 1
  • Spring, November 1
  • Summer, April 1
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Admissions Requirements

  • Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
  • Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.  
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university
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Additional Program Requirements:

  • Valid clear, renewable teaching certificate in the teaching field and grade level for which the applicant is applying.
  • Two online recommendations that address applicant’s success in teaching, ability for success in graduate study, and commitment to adolescent learners.
  • Resume or professional vitae documenting education, teaching experience, service accomplishments, and record of leadership. 

Secondary Education Degree Benefits at ÈâÈ⴫ý State

  • Top 20

    Schools in the U.S. that students want to attend reported by U.S. News and World Report

  • 7,100+

    Companies recruited students and alumni from KSU in 2020

  • Approved by the GPSC â€” The Georgia Professional Standards Commission fully supports all degrees for the Specialist in Secondary and Middle Grades Education at ÈâÈ⴫ý State University

  • 100% Online — The Ed.S. in Secondary and Middle Grades education is entirely online, providing you with flexibility for a balanced work-learn life.

  • M.Ed. Transferability — When you complete your M.Ed. in Secondary and Middle Grades Education at KSU, you may apply up to 6 credit hours from the M.Ed. (a 36-credit hour program) to your Ed.S. (a 30-credit hour program).

What can you do with a Secondary Education degree?

A Masters of Education degree in Secondary and Middle Grades Education focuses on a specialized subject matter (biology, math, chemistry, etc.) and teaching skills. The Masters of Education in Secondary and Middle Grades Education degree can lead to various professional jobs such as:

  • Academic Adviser
  • Curriculum Consultant
  • Education Consultant
  • Education Policy Analyst
  • High School Teacher
  • Museum Educator
  • Researcher
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Textbook Author
  • Training and Development Specialist

Secondary and Middle Grades Education Salary and Career Information

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Department of Secondary & Middle Grades Education

ÈâÈ⴫ý State University
Department of Secondary & Middle Grades Education
Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Education Building 
580 Parliament Garden Way NW
Mail Drop #0122 
ÈâÈ⴫ý, GA 30144 
 
Phone: 470-578-4377
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