Hamden,
CO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Teaching - Secondary Education in Hamden United States | Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University
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Hamden United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,636
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
Secondary education teachers usually focus on a specific academic discipline. For those holding a bachelor's degree in any of the five fields mentioned here, our accelerated, affordable program enables you to obtain both a teaching master's degree and certification in slightly more than a year. You'll begin as a full-time graduate student during summer, combining school internships with evening coursework.
Aspiring secondary educators complete three advanced content courses to strengthen subject mastery, alongside classes in instructional methods, classroom leadership, and youth development. Available specialization areas are:
Biology
Chemistry
English
History
Mathematics
Through established collaborations with numerous local schools, you'll gain hands-on teaching experience while contributing to an educational team. Our network includes 20 Connecticut school districts committed to offering exceptional training opportunities in actual classroom settings. These internships or residencies may also substantially lower tuition expenses.
To facilitate your entry into the teaching profession, we provide comprehensive career transition support featuring resume development sessions, practice interviews, and certification documentation help. Your last semester adapts to your employment status - those with secured positions receive credit-bearing induction support, while others extend their student teaching experience.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A minimum 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA (from all colleges and universities attended) for 45 credits of course work with a subject area major or appropriate interdisciplinary major.
A transcript review that indicates a B or better performance in courses related to mathematics as well as English/language arts. (Students whose transcripts do not meet this criteria will be required to provide proof of basic math/reading competencies as determined by the MAT program director.)
Evidence of one of the following basic skills assessments:
Praxis Core Mathematics, Reading, and Writing Tests, SAT, ACT
At least two written recommendations from individuals who have recent knowledge (within the last two years) of the applicant's suitability as a prospective educator, including one from a college instructor.
A formal interview during which the applicant is expected to demonstrate: an ability to communicate clearly, a demeanor appropriate to the teaching profession, and a maturity and attitude necessary to meet the demands of the MAT program.
Effective July 1, 2010, Connecticut law requires all teacher candidates to undergo a criminal background check prior to being placed in a public school setting for field study, internship and student teaching. Because a clinical experience is an integral part of each semester, failure to abide by this law will make an applicant ineligible for admission to the program. The School of Education has procedures in place to assist candidates in obtaining the background check. The cost of the background check is the responsibility of the teacher candidate.
Official copy of your English Proficiency Test Report:
TOEFL: Minimum Score of 90
IELTS: Minimum Score of 6.5
DUOLINGO Minimum Score of 110
PTE Minimum Score of 57
A transcript review that indicates a B or better performance in courses related to mathematics as well as English/language arts. (Students whose transcripts do not meet this criteria will be required to provide proof of basic math/reading competencies as determined by the MAT program director.)
Evidence of one of the following basic skills assessments:
Praxis Core Mathematics, Reading, and Writing Tests, SAT, ACT
At least two written recommendations from individuals who have recent knowledge (within the last two years) of the applicant's suitability as a prospective educator, including one from a college instructor.
A formal interview during which the applicant is expected to demonstrate: an ability to communicate clearly, a demeanor appropriate to the teaching profession, and a maturity and attitude necessary to meet the demands of the MAT program.
Effective July 1, 2010, Connecticut law requires all teacher candidates to undergo a criminal background check prior to being placed in a public school setting for field study, internship and student teaching. Because a clinical experience is an integral part of each semester, failure to abide by this law will make an applicant ineligible for admission to the program. The School of Education has procedures in place to assist candidates in obtaining the background check. The cost of the background check is the responsibility of the teacher candidate.
Official copy of your English Proficiency Test Report:
TOEFL: Minimum Score of 90
IELTS: Minimum Score of 6.5
DUOLINGO Minimum Score of 110
PTE Minimum Score of 57
Tuition
USD
25,636