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Secondary education

Master of Arts in Teaching

Summer Design Days, you will explore a wide range of art and design disciplines through hands-on projects in dynamic workshops led by our world-class faculty for High School students.

Advance your teaching

This program offers advanced professional courses designed to build a strong foundation in teacher education. It is tailored for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in the field they wish to teach, allowing them to pursue this one-year program that equips them with essential teaching strategies and learning theories. Throughout the program, students will gain a deep understanding of effective instructional methods, classroom management and the latest pedagogical research, all aimed at facilitating student learning and success. The curriculum is designed to ensure that graduates are well-prepared to meet the needs of their future students and thrive in a teaching career.

Highlights for a Master of Arts in Teaching for secondary education include:

  • Program can be completed in as little as one year.
  • Completion allows teaching sixth through 12th grades in Idaho.
  • Faculty members provide students with educational strategies that are based on the latest research.
Overview
College:
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Duration:
1 year, 32 credits
Locations:
Moscow

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Education

Learn, teach, inspire

Degree fit

This degree could be a good fit if you:

  • Have a bachelor's degree in a subject area taught in secondary schools (e.g., English, mathematics, science, social studies, art).
  • Are passionate about educating and mentoring adolescents.
  • Desire a structured, accelerated pathway to obtain teacher certification.
  • Aim to teach in Idaho or in states with reciprocal certification agreements.
Career outcomes

Current job openings

2,032 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HI

Potential careers and starting salaries

  • Short-Term Substitute Teachers
    $38,871
  • Secondary School Teachers
    $51,531
  • Education Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools
    $84,410
  • Secondary School Career and Technical Education Teachers
    $61,322
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Financial aid

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For information on FAFSA deadlines, financial aid types and eligibility requirements, visit the University of Idaho Financial Aid Office website.

Plan ahead—estimate your cost of attendance with U of I’s Cost Calculator.

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Internships and mentorship

As part of your coursework, you will complete an internship experience in a classroom environment, where you will learn alongside experienced teachers. You also will receive personal mentorship from our leading education faculty.

Certification exam

Required coursework for this program includes passing the Praxis II exam in your chosen content area, along with either one 45-credit teaching endorsement or a combination of one 30-credit endorsement and one 20-credit endorsement.

Application information

To ensure you meet the requirements for admission, review the following criteria:

  • Education level: Bachelor's
  • GPA: 3.0
  • GRE: No
  • TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5
  • Number of references: 3
  • Other requirements: Please provide ONE sample of your writing that best demonstrates your compositional skills and academic abilities.

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