We are excited to announce that the MSED in Secondary Education (6-12), Initial Licensure will be transitioning to a 37-credit hour online Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education in Spring 2025. Please see the Graduate Catalog or Program Director for more information about requirements.
This master’s program in secondary education (grades 6-12) with initial licensure is designed for individuals with a non-teaching B.S. or B.A. degree who want to obtain licensure as a teacher in grades 6 through 12 and earn a master’s degree at the same time.
Program Highlights
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100% online (synchronous and asynchronous), hybrid formats or face-to-face
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37 credit hour minimum
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Affordable tuition
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Estimated completion: 4 semesters
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.
Requirements
An application for graduate studies and official transcripts must be submitted by the appropriate deadline for admission. Under certain circumstances, applicants who do not fully meet the requirements for regular admission to the program may be admitted on a provisional basis subject to conditions specified by the graduate program director. Requirements include:
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Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityÂ
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A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.80 or higherÂ
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Cost of Attendance
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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Â鶹´«Ã½, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.