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Education Studies, Concentration in Secondary Education 6-12

Master of Education

Program Requirements

Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Master of Education in Education Studies with a concentration in Secondary Education (6-12). Candidates must register for and complete MED 6102 E-folio as the initial course in the program. This course is a pre-requisite for all other education courses.

Program Description

Secondary Education (non-licensure) Education Studies 6-12 is a 33 credit graduate degree which is designed to allow candidates seeking advanced coursework focusing on teaching middle and high school. Candidates will take coursework in a variety of subjects including classroom management and building dynamic classroom environments, pedagogical practices, adolescent development, curriculum and assessment.  This program is an attractive option for in-service teachers seeking advanced coursework to hone the craft of secondary teaching.  This degree option does not lead to state licensure.

Program Competencies

Program competencies for this degree are identical to those currently in effect for the Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching (6-12), with the exception of those competencies linked directly to clinical courses. Program competencies and attributes are derived from the College of Education and Liberal Arts Conceptual Framework and the InTASC standards (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium), and are described in detail at the following links:

Conceptual Framework

InTASC Standards

Course Prerequisites/Additional Course Requirements

Course prerequisites are listed in the Course Descriptions section of the catalog and on the Wilmington University website.

Required Courses (33 credits)

MED 6102 E-Folio

MAS 7204 Teacher Leadership and Collaboration

MAS 7601 Education of Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children

MAS 7602 School in a Multicultural Society

MAS 7603 Instructional Strategies in Secondary Education

MAS 7604 Technology for Instruction

MAS 7651 Adolescent Growth and Development

MAS 7652 Reading in Content Areas

MAS 7701 Classroom Culture and Student Behavior

MAS 8805 Performance Assessment

One 3-credit elective course*
 
*If a candidate is enrolled in this degree program pending admission into the MA Secondary Teaching Licensure program, elective credits should be used to complete the practicum requirements in the licensure pathway. 

This information applies to new students who enter this degree program during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. All enrolled students should log in to MyWilmU Degree Works to view their personalized course and program completion requirements. You may also refer to the academic catalog for the general curriculum for this program from previous academic years.