Master of Science in Secondary Education

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Designed for those teaching in secondary schools across a variety of curricular areas, the secondary education program offers an integrated approach to developing the skills and dispositions needed for today's educational environments. Graduate students choose a program of study that explores content and pedagogy and that also supports their professional goals and standards of practice.

The program is specifically designed around the pillars of:

Implementing culturally responsive teaching practices
Engaging in research and assessment to inform instructional decision making
Applying theoretical frameworks to guide teaching
Using sound digital pedagogy

Master of Science in Secondary Education with concentrations in:

Bilingual Education
English
ESL
Equity and Social Justice in Education
Instructional Technology Leadership
Math
Middle Level
School Library
Science
STEM
Teaching and Learning

Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in secondary education requires 36 hours of graduate level courses in four areas:

Research
Assessment
Culturally responsive teaching
Theoretical frameworks for effective teaching