Program Details
If your bachelor’s degree was in a field other than education but you are now seeking teaching certification, the Master of Education in Secondary Education is designed to help you. Whether you currently teach in a private or charter school or work in a different industry altogether, this program will prepare you for first-time teaching certification through the Pennsylvania intern certification program.
Students in this secondary education degree online can receive certification in as little as 18 months, with the full master’s degree requiring an additional nine credit hours. Classes are conducted primarily online, with the exception of two one-week summer intensive courses.
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
Mostly OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Messiah University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- This program requires 1-week summer intensive courses.
- Students who successfully complete this graduate-level coursework and field hours can apply to obtain the PDE certification in PK-12 education.