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Great educators have the ability to change lives. At Quinnipiac, our mission is to prepare our candidates for 21st-century careers in education as teachers, leaders and designers of learning environments and materials. We strive to empower our graduates to affect change within themselves and others to move toward a more just and equitable society.

We offer a variety of programs to prepare you for a range of jobs in the field of education. People with degrees in education not only work in schools; they work in corporations, in healthcare, in law organizations, in universities and in many other settings. In addition to their day jobs, these individuals are often athletic coaches, career advisors and community volunteers.

Our undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs immerse you in the art and science of teaching and learning. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively, structure engaging lessons and learning resources, manage a classroom and leverage educational technology. Most importantly, you’ll develop the skills to ensure that learners of all levels and backgrounds have every opportunity to succeed.

Classes are taught by accomplished faculty members with deep educational and industry experience. Small class sizes afford the opportunity for personal guidance and feedback for each student. Prospective classroom teachers will complete extensive fieldwork, which will give you both hands-on experience and the benefit of reduced tuition.

Whether you aspire to become a new teacher, switch career paths, move into administration or develop skills in the design of digital learning materials — we have programs for every career stage.

Learn more about Quinnipiac:

  • College or University
  • North Haven, CT

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I landed an offer before I even graduated. That’s rare. It shows how well the program prepared me for the interview process. I still send my old professors questions and ideas about curriculum and pedagogy. They always make the time for me.

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Programs

Bachelor’s + master’s & certification

Master’s & cert.

Master’s & certification

Secondary Education: Master of Arts in Teaching

Program Info

Our graduate program in secondary education provides the subject matter, knowledge and teaching experience needed to impact students in grades K-12. Through internships across more than 30 local school districts, our tuition remission program offers significant cost savings alongside valuable classroom experience.

Typically, secondary education teachers specialize in a specific subject area. If you have a bachelor’s degree, we offer an intensive program to earn a master’s degree and teaching certification in as few as two years. You’ll begin as a full-time graduate student in the fall, with initial semesters spent interning in a school while attending evening and hybrid classes.

As an educator candidate, you will take graduate courses to deepen your expertise in your specialty, with training in teaching methods, classroom management and student development. Subject area specializations for secondary education include:

  • Biology
  • English
  • History
  • Mathematics

We have strong partnerships with over 30 school districts across Connecticut, supporting high-quality teaching experiences in real-time classrooms.

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  • 24 months

    Program Duration

  • Hybrid

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    Yes

Upcoming Deadlines

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    Program Start

  • May 01, 2025

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Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Quinnipiac University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Quinnipiac University to see if you can, too!

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$47,515

Internship Tuition Waiver

Students reduce program costs through our Internship Tuition Waiver. Quinnipiac partners with 30+ Connecticut school districts, providing tuition reductions and hands-on classroom experience. Our faculty assist with placement in optimal school settings.

Contact Quinnipiac for current tuition rates. 

 

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Certifications

Biology, Grades 4-12
English, Grades 4-12
History & Social Studies, Grades 4-12
Mathematics, Grades 4-12
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Program Overview

You will begin the fall semester as a full-time graduate student and spend your first two semesters interning at a local school while also attending evening courses at the QU North Haven Campus.

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