MSc in Education - Secondary Education, 6-12 with Initial Licensure in Norfolk United States | Old Dominion University

This graduate program in secondary education (grades 6-12) with initial certification is tailored for professionals holding a bachelor's degree in a non-teaching field who seek teaching credentials for middle and high school levels while simultaneously earning a master's degree. The Department of Teaching and Learning provides graduate pathways culminating in a Master of Science in Education with specializations in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Reading, and Secondary Education, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in Education focusing on Curriculum and Instruction with concentrations in various educational disciplines. The department also features a combined 5-year bachelor's/master's track, where students complete a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies before advancing to the Master of Science in Education with initial teaching certification in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. For those with non-teaching undergraduate degrees, state-approved licensure programs are available at elementary, middle, and secondary levels. The department further provides advanced specializations like Reading Specialist and Mathematics Specialist, along with multiple master's degree options and post-baccalaureate endorsement programs for current educators.