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Program Overview
Inspire the next generation of thinkers, leaders and change-makers.
Our Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Adolescent to Young Adult Education provides a graduate route to teacher licensure for individuals passionate about teaching students in grades 7–12 who have already earned a bachelor's degree in an applicable field. The M.Ed. program is focused on pedagogy, field experiences, professionalism, action research and data-informed instruction. The program is designed to take at least two years, with licensure at the end of the first year, and the M.Ed. at the end of the second.
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Learning Experiences
This program will equip you to become a confident, effective educator—and a strong advocate for adolescents and young adults. You'll engage in hands-on field experiences, collaborate with experienced educators, and develop a deep understanding of adolescent development, culturally responsive teaching, and content-specific instructional strategies. With a focus on real-world application, you'll be prepared to support diverse learners and drive meaningful academic growth.
Program Highlights:
- Areas of specialty include integrated language arts, integrated mathematics, integrated science and integrated social studies.
- Extensive classroom-based practicum and student teaching.
- Two year program, with licensure at the end of the first year.
- The second year is designed to be completed during a student's first year of teaching.
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Curriculum
View the Academic Catalog or the M.Ed. in Adolescent to Young Adult Education Program Checksheet for complete degree requirements.
Sample Courses:
- Effective Instruction
- Teaching and Learning Process
- Instructional Design and Educational Technology for Teaming
- Adolescent Psychology
- Advanced Studies in Language Arts or
Teaching Adolescents: Math, Science or Social Studies - Content Area Literacy
- Social and Professional Issues in Education