Secondary Education M.Ed.

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Minimum Requirements for Secondary Education M.Ed.: 36 credits

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
Complete the admission requirements for the graduate-level elementary postbaccalaureate licensure program.
Secondary Education Program Requirements
Complete the following:
ED F601Introduction to Applied Social Science Research3
EDSC F407Developing Literacy in the Content Areas3
EDSC F415Foundations of Modern Educational Practice3
EDSC F642Technology Applications in Education I1
EDSC F643Technology Application in Education II2
EDSC F657Multicultural Education and School-community Relations3
EDSC F658Classroom Organization and Management3
EDSC F671Secondary and Art K-12 Teaching: School Internship I and Seminar3
EDSC F672Secondary Teaching: School Internship II and Seminar6-9
EDSC F687Alaska: Resources, People and Perspectives3
EDSE F622Curriculum, Management and Strategies II: High Incidence3
Complete one of the following:3
Secondary Instruction and Assessment in the Content Area
English/Language Arts Secondary Instruction and Assessment
Mathematics Secondary Instruction and Assessment
Science Secondary Instruction and Assessment
Social Studies Secondary Instruction and Assessment
Art Secondary Instruction and Assessment
World Language Secondary Instruction and Assessment
Options
Complete one of the following:0-9
Thesis Option
Project Option
Comprehensive Exam Option
Total Credits36-48

Options

Thesis Option

Credits
Complete the following:
ED/CCS F603Field Study Research Methods3
or ED/CCS F604 Documenting Indigenous Knowledge
ED F699Thesis6
Total Credits9

Project Option

Credits
Complete the following:
ED/CCS F603Field Study Research Methods3
or ED/CCS F604 Documenting Indigenous Knowledge
ED F698Non-thesis Research/Project3
Total Credits6

Comprehensive Exam Option

Credits
Complete the following:
Comprehensive examination0
Total Credits0
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Admission Requirements

Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs:

  1. Submit an application for admission

  2. Submit official transcripts

  3. Official test results: GRE scores are not required for this program, but may be considered if submitted

  4. Submit resume/curriculum vitae

  5. Submit statement of academic goals

  6. Submit 3 letters of recommendation​

International Students: Please consult UAF’s most recent application requirements regarding English language proficiency.

Additional program admission requirements and information:

  • Admission to the graduate secondary postbaccalaureate licensure program and the M.Ed. in secondary education includes meeting the requirements of the UAF Graduate School and of the School of Education.
  • Official transcript of bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants who have attended more than one university should include transcripts from all universities.
  • Letters of reference should address qualifications and potential as a teacher.
  • The statement of academic goals should be a personal statement of 1,200-1,500 words explaining your motivation for becoming a teacher. Describe how your academic qualifications and work experiences have prepared you for a career in teaching. Elaborate on your personal strengths, including your ability to work collaboratively with others. Describe your experiences with adolescents in instructional and supervisory capacities. Explain why you believe you can help young people of all cultures be successful in school.

Send the following scores directly to the School of Education:

  1. Passing scores on an Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (EED) approved basic competency exam.
  2. Passing scores on the Praxis II test for each content area the applicant expects to teach. The scores must meet the score set by the State of Alaska. World language applicants may need an oral proficiency test as required by EED.
  3. Secondary faculty will interview applicants as part of the admission process.

Additional Information:

Evidence of content competency in one of the UAF-approved secondary endorsement areas is necessary.  

Endorsement areas for teacher certification include art, biology, chemistry, Earth science, economics,  English, French, German, history, mathematics, physics, political science and Spanish. A student can establish content competency by:

  1. Holding a degree in an approved secondary endorsement area; or
  2. Documenting content competency (e.g., transcript analysis by faculty). Additional coursework may be required.

*Before student teaching, teacher candidates will need to complete the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development student teaching authorization. Fingerprint cards and criminal background check necessary to work in schools.

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.

Comprehensive Exam Option

First Year
SummerCredits  
ED F601203  
EDSC F407203  
EDSC F415203  
EDSE F622203  
 12  
Second Year
 FallCreditsSpringCredits
 EDSC F642201EDSC F6432
 EDSC F658203EDSC F657203
 EDSC F671203EDSC F672206
 Program Elective3EDSC F687203
  Comprehensive examination
  10 14
Total Credits 36

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • As applicants to be Master of Education candidates, have entry-level knowledge of education course content as described in professional, state, and institutional standards
  • Demonstrate - through inquiry, critical analysis, and synthesis - in-depth understanding of knowledge in their fields as delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards
  • Work with students, families, colleagues, and communities in ways that reflect the professional dispositions expected of professional educators as delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards
  • Have in-depth knowledge of counseling course content as described in professional, state, and institutional standards
  • Critique and reflect on their work within the context of student learning in K-12 or post-secondary classrooms