Master of Science in Secondary Education (MSSE)

The master's in secondary education (MSSE) program prepares you to teach a specific subject to students in grades 7-12. Our graduates are eligible for initial certification to teach in New York State (NYS) public schools. Our program will teach you to be a reflective practitioner who is prepared to help young people thrive in school and beyond. Advanced coursework in your content specialty and graduate seminars in pedagogical theory and research prepare you for a satisfying career working with young people. Through these fieldwork requirements, you learn how to develop curricula, manage classrooms, use educational technology, and engage productively with diverse students. Content area concentration options at UAlbany include social studies, English language arts, mathematics, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, French and Spanish.

General admission requirements include a minimum 3.0 GPA, statement of goals, three letters of recommendation (two academic), and an interview (by invitation only). Transcripts from all higher education institutions attendedThree letters of recommendation (at least two letters from professors)Statement of goals Combined undergraduate/graduate applicants must have a 3.2 GPA to apply.