Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Education with a specialization in Secondary Science program at University of Phoenix includes a student teaching component. Students enrolled in this program must complete at least 100 field experience hours. Courses are designed to teach child and adolescent development, education trends, communications, teaching methods, classroom assessments, working with special needs children, and effective learning environments.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you'd like to enroll in the Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Education with a specialization in Secondary Science program, you should be interested in becoming a certified middle school or high school educator. Applicants to University of Phoenix's graduate programs should have already earned a bachelor's degree.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Education with a specialization in Secondary Science program consists of 33 credits. You are also required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified field experience.

Core Courses

• MTE 507: Orientation to Teacher Education
• COM 516: Professional Communications
• MTE 501: The Art and Science of Teaching
• MTE 506: Child and Adolescent Development
• SEC 508: Models, Theories, and Strategies for Secondary Education
• MTE 562: Assessment and Evaluation
• RDG 542: Curriculum Constructs and Assessment: Reading Methods for Secondary Settings
• MTE 553: Instruction and Assessment of English Language Learners
• SPE 514: Survey of Special Populations
• MTE 523: Maintaining an Effective Learning Climate
• EDD 520: Critical Issues in Education
• MTE 569: Curriculum Constructs and Assessment: Secondary Science
• SEC 598: Secondary Student Teaching: Part A
• SEC 599: Secondary Student Teaching: Part B

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.