Why Earn a Master's Degree in Secondary Education?In Towson's Master of Education (M.Ed.) in secondary education program, middle and high school teachers gain advanced skills in research-based practices for teaching subject matter to diverse learners. In our increasingly interdependent world, the program prepares teachers to be global educators, who 'internationalize' schools through curriculum development, instructional design, action research, and teacher leadership. Graduates of the program qualify for advanced professional certification from the Maryland State Department of Education. M.Ed. graduates are frequently promoted to leadership roles in their subject areas or find positions in museums, foundations and other organizations devoted to public education.
Develop Your SkillsAs a graduate student, you can develop your skills through diverse and rigorous core course work:
Learn at Your PaceThe program offers convenient afternoon, evening, weekend, and summer classes. Student select either the Thesis Track or the Non-Thesis Track. Students are encouraged to pursue a more concentrated study in an area of their interest and write a thesis. Students who choose to write a thesis register for six credit hours of independent study with their thesis advisor. Non-Thesis Track students complete an additional elective as well as a three-credit capstone project--developing original research in curriculum development/instructional design, policy analysis/program development, or an action/field-based project. Meets NBPTS StandardsThe National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' mission is embedded in the program's seven goals:
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