Secondary Education, MEd
Program description
The MEd program in secondary education prepares students to start a career teaching grades 6–12. It is designed for individuals who do not need to obtain teacher certification. The program builds on connections between educational design and decision-making and is designed to foster strong professional growth and leadership development.
All courses are offered remotely, and students select one of two modalities:
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MLFTC offers students in Arizona the option to take classes in real time, remotely via ASU Sync. Regularly scheduled evening classes take place via Zoom, usually two nights per week. Classes are designed to foster active collaboration and discussion with top-tier faculty members and peers throughout Arizona.
- ASU Online offers classes via asynchronous instruction. Instructors and students are not in the same physical space and do not meet at the same time, allowing students to complete coursework on their own schedules. Students completing their program through ASU Online must apply and be admitted to the Online campus.
This program can be taken in three continuous semesters allowing students to complete the program in one year. Students can also enroll part-time over additional semesters.
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College faculty actively engage in the educational research community, bringing new and relevant knowledge into the program. Students engage in their own research through applied project coursework, deepening their knowledge and improving their practice through research, critical evaluation and application of education concepts.
The program culminates in an applied action research project in which students apply what they’ve learned to address a challenge in education.
The master's degree does not lead to teacher certification. Students interested in certification should enroll in the MEd Secondary Education (Teacher Certification) program or the Teacher Certification graduate certificate program.
At a glance: locations and start dates
*Students completing their program through ASU Sync must still apply and be admitted to the ASU Tempe campus.
Next steps to attend ASU
Career outlook
Students are prepared to start or advance in educational careers working with children in grades 6-12 in roles that do not require certification. Students gain skills in instruction, assessment, educational research and collaborating in teams --- all of which prepares them to successfully work in schools and other community-serving organizations. Roles may include non-certified educators in charter or private schools or educators in non-school settings
This program also may be suitable for certified teachers who do not have an undergraduate or graduate degree in education.
Program contact information
If you have questions related to admission, please fill out the request information form and an admission specialist will contact you directly. For questions regarding faculty or courses, please use the contact information below.
Cost and aid
Admission requirements
You must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
You must also have earned a bachelor's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Minimum GPA: 3.0 (in the last 60 hours of your first bachelor's program). If you don't meet the GPA requirement, you may be eligible for provisional admittance or a non-degree pathway.