Secondary Education

Master of Education
Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy

Concentrations: English; English as Second Language; Foreign Languages; Mathematics; Sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics), and Social Studies

Mission and Program Outcomes

The Master of Education degree in secondary education offers an innovative series of experiences that develop the skills and concepts essential for effective teaching. Secondary school teaching is socially significant, intellectually serious work for resourceful, intelligent, and caring professionals.

The Secondary Education Program stresses an integrated university-public school approach to the preparation of future teachers, underscoring GW’s commitment to teaching in a collaborative social context. Graduate students become part of a diverse community of scholars and teachers dedicated to the improvement of teaching and learning in public schools.

Our program provides the initial teacher education coursework up front so students can obtain their teaching licenses as quickly as possible and then finish the six to nine remaining credits of the M.Ed.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Karen Kortecamp

Program Details

Program Locations
Foggy Bottom Campus (DC) and Arlington, Va.

33-39 Credit Hours

Sampling of coursework:

• Theories of Learning and Development
• Instructional Models and Classroom Management
• Perspectives and Research in Teaching (Content Area)
• Assessment in the Secondary Classroom

Admissions Deadline:
Fall: January 15 (Priority deadline to be considered for tuition support) or April 1 (final deadline)
Summer: March 1
Late applicants may be considered

Semesters for Entry:
Fall, Spring and Summer

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