Program Requirements
Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Master of Education in Education Studies with a concentration in Secondary Education (6-12). Candidates must register for and complete MED 6102 E-folio as the initial course in the program. This course is a pre-requisite for all other education courses.
Program Description
Secondary Education (non-licensure) Education Studies 6-12 is a 34 credit graduate degree which is designed to allow candidates seeking advanced coursework focusing on teaching middle and high school. Candidates will take coursework in a variety of subjects including classroom management and building dynamic classroom environments, pedagogical practices, adolescent development, curriculum and assessment. This program is an attactive option for in-service teachers seeking advanced coursework to hone the craft of secondary teaching. This degree option does not lead to state licensure.
Program Competencies
Program competencies for this degree are identical to those currently in effect for the Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching (6-12), with the exception of those competencies linked directly to clinical courses. Program competencies and attributes are derived from the College of Education and Liberal Arts Conceptual Framework and the InTASC standards (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium), and are described in detail at the following links:
Conceptual Framework
InTASC Standards
Course Prerequisites/Additional Course Requirements
Course prerequisites are listed in the Course Descriptions section of the catalog and on the Wilmington University website.
Required Courses (34 credits)
| MED 6102 | E-Folio | 0 |
| MAS 7204 | Teacher Leadership and Collaboration | 3 |
| MAS 7601 | Education of Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children | 3 |
| MAS 7602 | School in a Multicultural Society | 3 |
| MAS 7603 | Instructional Strategies in Secondary Education | 3 |
| MAS 7604 | Technology for Instruction | 3 |
| MAS 7651 | Adolescent Growth and Development | 3 |
| MAS 7652 | Reading in Content Areas | 3 |
| MAS 7701 | Classroom Culture and Student Behavior | 3 |
| MAS 7801 | Practicum/Pedagogical Approaches to Teaching in the Middle and High School | 4 |
| MAS 8805 | Performance Assessment | 3 |
One 3-credit elective course*
*If a candidate is enrolled in this degree program pending admission into the MA Secondary Teaching Licensure program, elective credits should be used to complete the practicum requirements in the licensure pathway.