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Earning a master's degree in secondary education equips you to support both academic and emotional development for high school students (grades 9-12). This rigorous, hands-on program trains educators to collaborate inclusively with diverse youth and families across subjects including biology, business, chemistry, English, history, and mathematics. Graduates qualify for multiple Illinois teaching certifications. Ideal for aspiring high school educators in these disciplines, the program accommodates students from various academic backgrounds by providing necessary content knowledge, though an undergraduate degree in the teaching subject is preferred.
Online application.
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.7 grade point average. An undergraduate major in your content area (biology, business, chemistry, English, history or math) is recommended, but not required.
Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities in the United States.
No GRE required.
Foreign Credential Evaluation for course work completed outside the U.S.