Master’s in Secondary Education
Make a positive difference as a classroom leader
Becoming an educator is more than a career — it's a calling. In UB's Secondary Education program, you'll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to inspire and engage students at the middle and high school levels. Our program prepares you to become a dynamic classroom leader in one of the following certification tracks:
- Business
- English
- History and Social Studies
- Mathematics
- Music (PK-12)
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science, and Physics)
Fulfill your purpose and make an impact in your community by earning your master's in Secondary Education.
What is secondary education?
Secondary educators play a vital role in shaping young minds by providing subject-specific instruction to grades 7-12 students. You'll empower students to think critically, solve problems, and develop the skills necessary for success in higher education and the workforce. Whether you specialize in math, science, humanities, or the arts, you will help students deepen their understanding of complex subjects while fostering curiosity and intellectual growth.
Why study secondary education?
Teaching at the secondary level allows you to make a meaningful and lasting impact on students as they prepare for their futures. You'll have the opportunity to mentor and guide young adults, helping them develop subject mastery and essential life skills. Our program is designed to equip you with the expertise needed to succeed in the classroom, including preparation for the edTPA portfolio assessment and Praxis II exam, both of which are required for state certification. As a student in the master's program, you'll gain in-depth knowledge in your chosen subject area while developing effective teaching strategies to engage and support diverse learners.
Benefit from UB's tuition-paid internship program
UB's Secondary Education program provides you with real-world teaching experience through our tuition-paid internship or hands-on field placements. We partner with more than 60 school districts across Connecticut and New York, allowing you to gain valuable experience in a local school while reducing your tuition costs.
I made some great connections during my internship, which was just invaluable. I got to learn about how a school was run. From something as simple as how to work a copy machine to how to manage a classroom, I worked through all those growing pains during my UB internship.
By completing this internship, you can save over $25,000 in tuition while gaining essential classroom experience. Interns complete their degree over the course of one school year, attending classes 2-3 evenings per week. The program consists of 33 credits of master's-level coursework completed over two semesters, ensuring you graduate fully prepared to enter the teaching profession.
Earn your master's in Secondary Education at our main Bridgeport campus or our Waterbury Center location and take the next step toward becoming a transformative educator.
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