MEd Secondary Teacher Education at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

Secondary Teacher Education prepares middle and high school teachers through graduate pathways leading to an MEd and Massachusetts initial licensure: University to Schools for Graduates MEd and the 180 Days residency MEd (mathematics, history, science or English), with a 4+1 accelerated option for current undergraduates.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies | Duration: University to Schools for Graduates pathway: 33-37 credits, 3-4 semesters full-time or up to 3 years part-time; 180 Days pathway: one academic year full-time residency | Intake: Fall (applications due January 1) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

University to Schools students complete education courses plus at least four 600+ level courses in their subject area. In 180 Days, students spend the whole year full-time in a placement school (Springfield, Greenfield or Mohawk), co-teaching with a mentor teacher alongside integrated coursework.

Career pathways

Middle or high school teacher (Massachusetts licensure).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Pathway requirements (University to Schools for Graduates / 180 Days): subject matter requirements met (University to Schools); MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills test passed by end of first semester and Subject Matter Test before practicum; online application, personal statement, resume/CV, transcripts; GRE not required (University to Schools); 2 letters of reference/recommendation; 180 Days applicants who meet minimums are invited to an interview day in late February or early March. Deadline January 1, later applicants considered until cohort is full.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall (applications due January 1)

Duration: University to Schools for Graduates pathway: 33-37 credits, 3-4 semesters full-time or up to 3 years

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