With a master’s in secondary education, you can address the learning and socio-emotional needs of adolescents in grades 9 through 12.
This intensive, field-based program prepares you to work democratically with diverse children and families in biology, business, chemistry, English, history and math. The degree leads to a combination of Illinois teaching credentials.
This 2-year program consists of a mix of in-person and online classes on the Chicago campus. Your final semester will include an in-person student teaching placement at a field experience site. Admissions are open for fall and spring start dates.
Teaching is a rewarding profession, but requires a lot of commitment and preparation. You can expect focused and practical assignments, engaging discussion, small group projects, and field experiences in diverse high schools.
Concentrations include:
At Roosevelt, you’ll build inclusive, engaging relationships with faculty, school practitioners and learners. Immerse yourself in diverse school and community cultures.
The secondary education degree is ideal for students who don’t have undergraduate degrees in education and aspire to transform classrooms. The program nurtures social justice leadership and coaches candidates toward career success.
The program has a 100% pass rate on the edTPA, the capstone assessment for an Illinois teaching license. All content areas that have professional associations are nationally recognized.
Kinasha Brown, MA ’07
Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Diversity at Tucson Unified School District