MA in Secondary Education in Chicago United States | DePaul University

Channel your enthusiasm for education into a career shaping young minds with DePaul's Secondary Education MA/MEd program. High school educators go beyond subject mastery—they serve as transformative leaders who profoundly impact students' lives. Through this program, you'll develop dynamic, interactive teaching techniques to inspire and engage learners. You can either obtain your initial Illinois Teaching License (PEL) with Secondary Education (grades 5-12) certification or, if already licensed, add this endorsement to your existing credentials. Select from various specializations including Biology, Chemistry, English, Environmental Science, History, Mathematics, Physics, Social Sciences, or Visual Arts. Classes meet weekday evenings at DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus, online, or through a blended format. Weekday field experience and student teaching are required. Complete your degree in just two years.