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The Department of Secondary Education prepares teachers to meet the needs of adolescents during their middle and high school years as they transition from childhood toward taking their place in the world as young adults.

This 36-credit, nationally recognized program prepares graduates to work with adolescents from grades 7 - 12. Graduates are prepared for New York State Teacher Certification, usually within two years. Candidates may pursue single certification in: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Social Studies, or English. Candidates pursuing certification in the following areas may add a teaching students with disabilities certification with 9 additional credits: Biology, Mathematics, Social Studies, or English.

Program Highlights

Active Learning
Attend small classes
Participate in fieldwork and real-life applications
Ranked # 2 on the Guide to Online Schools' list of the Best Master's in Secondary Education Online Programs in 2020
Ranked on Intelligent.com's list of the Top 50 Best Online Master's in Secondary Education Degree Programs for 2020 and was cited with a unique distinction for its urban school focus
Ranked by OnlineMasters.com as one of the Best Master's in Secondary Education Programs for 2019

Outstanding Secondary Faculty

Both content and pedagogy experts
Hold doctoral degrees
Were former 7 - 12 classroom teachers
Conduct research and publish scholarly works
Maintain strong connections in local schools

Mathematics Education - Grades 7-12

Recognized for meeting the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. This 36-credit program is focused both on developing strong teaching skills and on solidifying content knowledge in mathematics.

Biology, Chemistry or Physics Education - Grades 7-12

Recognized for meeting the standards of the National Science Teachers Association. This 36-credit program is focused both on developing strong teaching skills and on solidifying content knowledge in science.

Social Studies Education - Grades 7-12

Recognized for meeting the standards of the National Council for Social Studies. This 36-credit program is focused both on developing strong teaching skills and on solidifying content knowledge in the social studies, both nationally and globally.

English Education - Grades 7-12

Recognized for meeting the standards of the National Council of Teacher of English. This 36-credit program is focused both on developing strong teaching skills and on solidifying content knowledge in English.

Admission Requirements

MS Programs: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher and pre-requisite course work with a minimum of a C average.

BS or BA Degree and Coursework to Include:

Mathematical Processes - 6 credits
Historical and Social Sciences - 6 credits
Language Other Than English - 3 credits
Information Retrieval - 3 credits
Communications/Humanities/Written Analysis and Expression - 3 credits
Artistic Expression - 3 credits
Scientific Processes - 6 credits
30 credits in the area of certification (e.g. biology, mathematics, etc.)

In addition, candidates should submit the following:

Mercy College Application
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Official GRE scores reported from ETS on Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Writing* or Praxis Core Academic Skills Test

*Please note that all students must take the GRE or Praxis Core Academic Skills Test unless applying for the non-certification (Educational Studies) option.

Department Faculty

Amanda M. Gunning, Ph.D., Chair & Science Education
Bill Farber, Ed.D., Math Education
Nancy Heilbronner, Ph.D., Science Education
Meghan Marrero, Ed.D., Science Education
Eric Martone, Ph.D., Social Studies Education
Erica Newhouse, Ph.D., English Education

Programs Offered

Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12), Master's Degree
- Mathematics and Adolescence Education, Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degree
- Biology and Adolescence Education - Grades 7-12, Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degree
- Chemistry and Adolescence Education - Grades 7-12, Master's Degree
- Physics and Adolescence Education - Grades 7-12, Master's Degree
- History and Adolescence Education - Grades 7-12, Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degree
- English and Adolescence Education - Grades 7-12, Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degree

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