Secondary and Middle Grades Education, M.Ed.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a major in Secondary and Middle Grades Education is for teachers certified in middle (6-8) or secondary (6-12) English/language arts, history/social studies, mathematics, or the sciences. Applicants must hold certification in the content field to which they are applying. These content-focused, standards-based programs emphasize the development of evidence-based instructional leaders who know how to build on the strengths and meet the needs of all learners; reflective scholar-practitioners who know how to use, produce, and disseminate educational research; and responsive change agents who know how to maintain partnerships with families and communities.

Admission Requirements

The following are program-specific requirements beyond the general Graduate Admissions requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:

• Valid clear, renewable teaching certificate in the teaching field and grade level for which the applicant is applying.

• Professional résumé documenting education, teaching experience, service accomplishments, and record of leadership.

• Two online recommendations that address applicant’s success in teaching, ability for success in graduate study, and commitment to adolescent learners.

• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities that the applicant has attended showing evidence of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from an accredited institution, including successful completion of coursework related to the teaching field.

Full Standing: Applicants who meet all admission requirements above will be reviewed for admission to full standing in the degree program. The review will be made by the program admission committee who will consider all application materials in assessing the applicant’s potential for success in the program.

Transfer Credit

Graduate courses taken at other accredited institutions must be evaluated and approved by the chair of the Department of Secondary & Middle Grades Education. A maximum of 25% of transfer credit (with grades of “B” or higher) may be applied toward a degree program. The candidate should contact their advisor before petitioning to graduate to confirm the completion of all requirements. Transfer credit includes all course work earned prior to admission to the M.Ed. program in full standing (maximum nine semester hours), whether earned at another institution or at Kennesaw State University.

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Georgia Professional Standards Commission