Secondary Education, M.Ed.

Graduate Program Chair

Nancy Kelly, PhD

Graduate Committee

Melanie Gallo, MEd
Michele Zide, EdD

Program Objectives

The Office of Graduate and Continuing Education offers a generic master of education degree for teachers at the secondary level, which does not lead to licensure in any area. This program provides teachers with the opportunity to update their knowledge and skills and to participate in courses specific to their professional goals.

Program Description

The MEd program addresses education reform issues and curriculum/development models to meet the needs of today’s school systems. The 36 credit degree program curriculum is individually planned in consultation with the advisor and provides teachers with the latest effective, research-based practices and technologies to enhance classroom instruction.

Admissions Standards and Criteria

To apply for enrollment in the Master of Education in Secondary Education Program, students must submit documents as outlined in the graduate admissions section. Applicants to this program are not required to submit scores for the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) or a copy of a teaching license.

• Applicants to the MEd in Secondary Education must complete an essay of no more than one page in response to one of the following statements or questions:

1. Tell us about a positive situation in which you helped a person and made a significant difference in that person’s life.
2. What are the most important factors in establishing a long-term working relationship with students, friends, etc.?
3. Tell us about a significant event that involved you in a teaching or helping role.

• Describe the situation as it occurred at the time.
• What did you do in that particular situation?
• How did you feel about the situation at the time you were experiencing it?
• How do you feel about the situation now?
• What would you change, if anything?