MA in Teaching - Secondary Education in Waltham United States | Brandeis University

Brandeis University | Waltham United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 57,860
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Brandeis educators possess profound expertise in their disciplines along with the ability to foster student engagement—this defines pedagogical content knowledge.

They excel at breaking down complex concepts for young learners. They recognize that even seemingly straightforward topics have depth, and that subject mastery alone doesn't guarantee effective teaching. We've all encountered brilliant specialists who struggle in the classroom.

Secondary education demands equal focus on curriculum and students. Guiding others through academic material creates deeper purpose. While Brandeis MAT candidates bring extensive professional and academic backgrounds, they discover greater fulfillment in classrooms than labs or corporate settings. Many arrive with mentoring experience as tutors or youth leaders, but find these relationships become more impactful when built around meaningful academic content.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Secondary (all fields)
In essay form, please discuss your reasons for undertaking graduate study in education at this time. Explain one or two of your core reasons for going into teaching. State the subject area in which you wish to specialize and explain your reasons. Describe your relevant experience and other qualifications. Your statement should be three- to five-pages long and uploaded to your online application.
Transcripts/Academic Qualifications
Transcripts from all universities and colleges attended must be uploaded to your application, please do not mail official transcripts to our office
GRE- Exams are required for admissions into the MAT program. Graduates of Brandeis or CETE colleges and universities are not required to take GREs.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
List all colleges and universities attended, experiences with children or youth, major extracurricular activities and employment, detailing particularly those relevant to your proposed field of study, any honors or prizes awarded, and community service, publications or research projects with which you have been associated.
Two Letters of Recommendation
The first letter should address your academic/intellectual qualifications.

The second letter should address your experience and/or potential for work with children or youth. Applicants with substantial work/professional experience should consider a letter from an employer. You may be asked for a third recommendation letter.
100 (TOEFL iBT)
627 (TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solution)
600 (TOEFL Revised Paper-delivered Test)
120 (Duolingo English Test)
7 (IELTS Academic Test)
68 (PTE Academic Test)

Tuition USD 57,860
Waltham, MA, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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