Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education
University of Memphis

Program Details

Enroll in secondary education degree online programs and enhance professional opportunities.  Secondary education consists of grades 7-12.  With this degree, you will learn to educate adolescents in a group setting. 

Other areas of study include:

  • Adolescent development
  • Learning theory
  • Social foundations of education
  • Teaching methods

After completing the required field hours, this program leads to initial certification in Secondary Education.  It also prepares students to meet the competencies for Tennessee licensure.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Memphis is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • For applicants seeking licensure, PRAXIS scores may be requested.