Program Description

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a major in Secondary and Middle Grades Education is for teachers certified in middle (4-8) 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.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Identify developmental processes in biological, cognitive, and social-emotional development of adolescent learners and explain implications in the school context.
2. Analyze research on learning theories, explain implications of this research on adolescent learners, and apply it to an instructional context.
3. Design, conduct, and report results of an original capstone research project supported by relevant literature and using professional ethical standards.

This program is a part of the Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

The following are program-specific criteria 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.

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.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment criteria; however, students are expected to meet the requirements of Academic Policy 4.0 ACADEMIC STANDING, DISMISSAL, & REINSTATEMENT .

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements