Carlow's MEd in Secondary Education program will prepare you to teach one or more content areas in grades 7 through 12, in a variety of settings:

PICK YOUR CONTENT FOCUS
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • English
  • General Science
  • Mathematic
  • Social Studies/History

We believe in the transformational power of education. At Carlow, experienced faculty and veteran educators teach all graduate classes. We celebrate diversity, champion social justice, and work tirelessly to address issues of equity in education. Whether you are a recent college graduate, mid-life career changer, or a veteran educator, we invite you to join us!

4+1 -- complete 4 years of your art, biology, chemistry, english, history undergraduate degrees and propel yourself right into a 1-year MEd. 

For a full list of classes in the MEd in Secondary Education, please see this pdf.

 

"All children deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be." Rita Pierson, educator

 

Special Features of Carlow's MEd Secondary Education Program:

GET YOUR DEGREE FAST AND ON YOUR SCHEDULE

Can be completed in one or two years. Courses offered in hybrid and online in an 8-week format.  Only one night a week at Carlow's Oakland campus.  

Competitive Price

Carlow's MEd in Secondary Education is specially priced. We offer 30-credit or 33-credit programs. Students pay only $614.00 per credit.  Tuition is $600.00 per credit with a $14.00 fee.  No hidden fees or extra charges.

Creativity & Innovation in Curriculum

We go beyond traditional coursework. Students experience inquiry models of instruction, technology fluency training, interdisciplinary models, and so much more by being active participants in pedagogy. 

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Out-of-school learning and non-formal education competencies will be embedded in this unique program. Program participants not employed in school settings will complete a three-week practicum in nonprofit or community-based organizations, including museums and outdoor learning centers. We are lucky to have a PreK-8 school, The Campus School of Carlow University, right on campus with experiential learning opportunities.

CREATE LAB EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Carlow University is a Satellite of CMU's CREATE Lab. All program participants will complete a course EDUC 728, Interdisciplinary Models, where technology fluency and emerging technologies will be highlighted. Students have access to innovative robotic technology and advanced professional development. 

IMMERSIVE SCHOOL-BASED PLACEMENTS

A three-semester program sequence (fall, spring, and summer) allows immersive placements in high schools during the academic year. As a result, program participants will have an option to be employed in high-need teaching fields. 

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Practicum supervisors will be on-site school partners in department chair and administrative positions in high schools.

Where Our Graduates Go

The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics expects jobs for teachers at most levels to grow faster than the average for all careers through 2020. Most openings are expected to result from the retirement of many experienced teachers. Job prospects should be best in rural and inner-city schools and for teachers in certain subjects, including math, chemistry, physics, bilingual education, and world languages. 

Through the course of this innovative program, you will become an initially or a permanently certified teacher, prepared for creating, shaping, and sustaining transformational learning environments that focus on your students and their individual potential for success. 

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Upon completion of the course requirements in the program, the student must successfully pass student teaching with a combined score of 4 or higher on both PDE 430 evaluation forms. The student must pass the Praxis Content Area exam in his/her discipline. Once the student has met these requirements, he/she may apply for certification at the following website: 

TIMS Website: http://www.education.pa.gov/Teachers%20-%20Administrators/Certifications/Pages/default.aspx#.VwKzUfkrK72