Teaching (Secondary)
Online Master's Degree
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Overview
Cost
$406*
- Total per credit hour
36
- Credit hours
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Total tuition = $14,616*
*Cost per credit hour and total tuition is based on 2024-2025 academic year tuition rates , master's program option, and assuming all coursework is completed online in the 2024-2025 academic year. Cost per credit hour and total tuition will vary if studies span over one or more academic year.
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- About Master's Program
- Career Options
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The Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education program is designed for candidates who hold a baccalaureate degree and want to earn a Middle/Secondary Teaching License. This is a 36-hour graduate program that is completely online.
Candidates may be hired as the Teacher of Record in PK-12 schools and earn a salary if the assignment is in an approved content area, utilizing the Kansas restricted teaching license. Candidates who do not secure a teaching position must complete a student teaching semester (16 weeks).
The Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education program prepares a candidate for a Kansas teaching license in a content area. Candidates pursuing a music, art, or physical education teaching license earn a PreK-12 teaching license.
About Teaching and Leadership Department
Whether you are beginning your career with a Bachelor of Science in Education or want to grow professionally with a Master's Degree or Educational Specialist, we believe this is the place for you! With accredited programs, campus, online and hybrid classes, caring faculty and staff to guide you, you can begin or continue your journey toward a rewarding life in the field of Education and Leadership.
The department offers Alternative Teaching Licensure programs in Special Education and Secondary Education. Certificates that lead to an endorsement to a teaching license in a variety of educational areas are available.
Pitt State has been ranked in the Top 25 Best Online Graduate Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report. The best online master's in education degree programs were chosen based on factors such as accreditation, admissions selectivity and academic and career support services offered to students.