School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
www.kent.edu/ehhs/tlcs
Examples of Possible Careers*
Education teachers, postsecondary
- 4.8% about as fast as the average
- 77,300 number of jobs
- $65,440 potential earnings
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- 3.8% about as fast as the average
- 1,050,800 number of jobs
- $62,870 potential earnings
Contact Information
- Program Coordinator: Elizabeth Testa | etesta@kent.edu | 330-672-2580
- Chat with an Admissions Counselor
Fully Offered
- Delivery:
- In person
- Location:
- Kent Campus
Admission Terms
- Summer
*Note
Source of occupation titles and labor data is from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
Description
The Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Secondary Education serves individuals who have never held a teaching certificate or license.
There are two options of study:
- 11-month option, which requires full-time study beginning the summer of the year admitted and continuing throughout the academic year
- two-year option, which allows for part-time enrollment
The Secondary Education major comprises the following concentrations:
- Art
- Chemistry/Physics
- Dance
- Earth Science
- English/Language Arts
- French
- German
- Health
- Integrated Science
- Latin
- Life Science
- Life Science-Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Music
- Social Studies
- Spanish
Accreditation
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale
- Official transcript(s)
- Résumé
- Essay (1,000 words) explaining desire to teach
- Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
- Content evaluation (to be completed before applying)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Interview
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
- Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
- Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
- Minimum 77 MELAB score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 Duolingo English Test score
Applicants will be assessed holistically, considering academic credentials, academic or professional references, non-academic dimensions and other specific program criteria.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Implement current learning theories in the classroom.
- Demonstrate continued professional development.
- Understand the scope and sequence of curriculum in their content area for grades seven to 12.
- Use reflection on teaching as a tool for improving teaching and student learning.
- Incorporate the appropriate use of technology in classroom lessons to increase student learning.
- Demonstrate how schools work and how support staff, parents and the community can be utilized to foster and improve their future students' success.
- Recognize the importance of planning that incorporate national and state standards for their content area.
- Develop and refine skills in planning, assessment and classroom management that maximize learning for all students.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| ADED 62092 | ADVANCED PRACTICUM | 3 |
| ADED 62145 | PRINCIPLES OF SECONDARY TEACHING | 3 |
| ADED 62191 | SEMINAR IN SECONDARY EDUCATION 1 | 4 |
| ADED 62198 | RESEARCH IN SECONDARY EDUCATION | 3 |
| ADED 67147 | TEACHING ADOLESCENTS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL CULTURE | 3 |
| CULT 65530 | FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES | 3 |
| EPSY 68901 | PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION | 3 |
| SPED 53062 | CURRICULUM METHODS MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION | 3 |
| Culminating Requirement | ||
| ADED 63192 | SECONDARY EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHING INTERNSHIP 2 | 9-10 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Choose from the following: | 6-9 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 40-43 | |
- 1
Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.
- 2
Candidates seeking multi-age licensures are required to take a total of 10 credit hours of ADED 63192. Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.
Art Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Methods II Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 9 | |
Chemistry/Physics Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
Dance Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
Earth Science Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
English/Language Arts Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Methods II Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
French Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
German Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
Health Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
Integrated Science Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
Latin Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
Life Science Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
Life Science-Chemistry Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
Mathematics Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Methods II Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
Music Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
Social Studies Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
Spanish Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Methods I Course (in concentration area) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |