Secondary Education, MA
Why Pursue a Secondary Education Master’s?
Secondary school educators face a unique and challenging goal of preparing young adults to take monumental steps that could dictate the rest of their life journeys. It represents both an exciting and important career, and why Piedmont University is here to help. Our Secondary Education Master of Arts (MA) degree will improve your understanding of your role and improve your own career path.
Piedmont’s MA study of Secondary Education focuses on refining and strengthening the educator’s abilities to design and deliver high quality instruction. Piedmont graduates also join an accomplished coalition of Piedmont alumni who year after year pursue excellence and experience the challenges and triumphs of teaching. We’ll help you sharpen your abilities and knowledge – while also showing you how to reach your students – who are getting ready to make important choices as young adults.
How a Piedmont Secondary Education Master’s Degree Helps You
- Gain a more complete understanding of your chosen field of teaching – as well as gain a specialty concentration in gifted, autism, or instructional coaching.
- Deepen your appreciation of teaching and improve your teaching ability of children in grades 6-12.
- Improve your resume and put yourself in position for more competitive roles and school systems.
- Take classes on your time in a setting that best suits your hectic schedule.
Career Opportunities
A Secondary Education master’s degree from Piedmont opens doors and a wide range of professional pursuits. For instance, our graduates have gone on to build successful careers in:
Earning a master’s degree in Secondary Education enhances your subject knowledge and teaching skills, preparing you for greater impact in the classroom and opening doors to advanced roles within the public school system.
A master’s degree in Secondary Education deepens your expertise and instructional abilities, positioning you for meaningful impact and advancement within the private school setting.
More About Secondary Education Master’s Degrees
Learn more about Secondary Education and the variety of options available to you as a Piedmont student.
Piedmont University’s Master of Arts degree in Secondary Education is a 30-credit online program. As part of the program, candidates must select a concentration, which requires 9 credit hours focusing on either autism education, gifted education, dyslexia education, or instructional coaching. (NOTE: The MA Degree in secondary education is not appropriate for individuals who are seeking initial certification in secondary education or who wish to add secondary education to their current certification.)
The Master of Arts (MA) degree in education is designed for teachers and/or individuals who hold a valid teaching certificate or who are currently teaching in a private school accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) or the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC) at the Accredited With Quality (AWQ) or Accredited (ACC) level. Eligibility for application requires a bachelor’s degree with a 2.5 cumulative GPA from an accredited college or university and a copy of a valid teaching certificate or letter from the principal or head of school verifying full-time employment as a teacher or educational administrator.* NOTE: Master of Arts (MA) degree programs do not lead to initial educator certification nor to the conversion of a non-renewable certificate (provisional or waiver certificate) to a professional certificate. Piedmont has Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and certification-only programs leading to initial certification.
Applicants must also submit:
- Graduate Admissions Application
- Official, final transcripts from the college or university awarding the bachelor’s degree showing all course work from all colleges and universities attended. (Piedmont University transcripts are on file.)
- Two (2) professional references. One reference is required from a supervising administrator, and the other can be a choice of the following: a former professor, or instructor (college instructor, staff development instructor or mentor), or professional colleague
- Copy of valid, current professional Georgia teaching certificate at the appropriate level or letter from the principal or head of school verifying full-time employment as a teacher or educational administrator. For those holding provisional certificates a copy of the current certificate and a copy of the PSC letter outlining requirements for updating to a clear-renewable certificate
- (Note: If your certificate is not a Georgia certificate and you desire to be certified in Georgia, you must complete all requirements through Professional Standards Commission [PSC].)
- Personal Affirmation Form
* These programs are for advanced certification and do not lead to a recommendation for an initial Georgia Teaching Certificate. Holders of out-of-state certificates should contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for reciprocity rules.
** Teachers using this option must have taught three out of the past five years with a professional teaching certificate in an accredited public school or private school [SACS or GAC (top two levels)] verified through submitted annual evaluations.
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Meet our Faculty
Meet our talented faculty with both academic and professional experience in Secondary Education.
Where do I start?
To begin your journey toward earning a Secondary Education master’s degree at Piedmont University, you can start by applying today! Or, schedule a campus visit and meet with admissions and financial aid advisors, as well as faculty members in Secondary Education.