Education Studies, Concentration in Secondary Education 6-12

Master of Education

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.

Parallel Curriculum

The purpose and curriculum of the Master of Education in Education Studies, Secondary Education (6-12) are the same as for the Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching (6-12), with the exception of those elements associated with clinical coursework in practica and student teaching.  This degree does not contribute to eligibility for an initial teaching license or certificate.

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 (43 credits)

MED 6102 E-Folio

MAS 7204 Teacher Leadership and Collaboration

MAS 7601 Education of Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children

MAS 7602 School in a Multicultural Society

MAS 7603 Instructional Strategies in Secondary Education

MAS 7604 Technology for Instruction

MAS 7651 Adolescent Growth and Development

MAS 7652 Reading in Content Areas

MAS 7701 Classroom Culture and Student Behavior

MAS 7801 Practicum/Pedagogical Approaches to Teaching in the Middle and High School

Elective courses: Candidates will complete 15 credits of elective coursework in place of Practicum, Performance Assessment, and Student Teaching as approved by the Program Chair or Graduate Advisor.

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.