Master of Arts in Secondary Education

The Department of Education at Catholic University supports a vibrant community of faculty, program candidates, staff, and alumni who recognize the importance of educators in shaping the future. This community embraces the university’s commitment to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason by discovering and imparting truth through excellence in teaching and research in service to the Church, the nation, and the world. The Department has a rich history in preparing educators to serve in Catholic, private, charter, and public schools. At a time when the teaching profession is facing a myriad of challenges, our program seeks to offer a foundation of strength, vision, and teacher formation that will sustain our candidates throughout their careers.

Transcript Analysis will be completed by content area. Must meet the requirements for compliance with the relevant accreditation body for credentialing. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4-point scale) in their undergraduate studies. All applicants for graduate studies must have a minimum of 3.0 in their previous graduate coursework if applicable. Three letters of recommendation Applicant's statement of goals that is well written, demonstrates motivation, and gives evidence that the applicant's goals fit with the chosen program. Minimally accepted TOEFL scores, when applying for graduate programs, are 550-paper; 213-computer; and 80 Internet. Students taking the TOEFL should have at least 20 out of 30 in each of the TOEFL subcategories. The minimally accepted graduate IELTS score is 6.5. Individual IELTS test module scores are also reviewed in addition to the overall IELTS score.