Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching
American College of Education

Program Details

Enroll in this secondary education degree online and enhance professional opportunities.  This program builds sound fundamentals in elementary education, preparing you to teach Grades 6-12.  This degree is designed to prepare those with bachelor’s degrees in fields other than education for a career in teaching.

Students receive hands-on experience through observation.  Coursework delivers knowledge of adolescent development as it applies to instructional and assessment strategies to improve the learning experience.  This online secondary education degree culminates in student teaching.  

This program covers:

  • Community Outreach
  • Creating Safe Classrooms
  • Digital Education

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

School Accreditation & Licensing

American College of Education is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Candidates may also be admitted with a minimum GPA of 2.50 and, at least, 5 years of documented professional experience
  • This program requires a criminal background check 
  • Candidates must have field-based diversity experiences and classroom access