M.A. or MAT Secondary Education

Saint Xavier University's Master of Arts in Secondary Education equips future educators with the knowledge, skills and strategies to effectively teach in today's diverse classrooms. Approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), this program leads to a Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in one of the following content areas: Visual Arts: (PK-12), Science - Biology (9-12), Mathematics (9-12), English Language Arts (9-12), Music (PK-12), Social Science - History (9-12), or Spanish (PK-12).

Earning a Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) or a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) focusing on Secondary Education at SXU offers several rewarding benefits. These programs typically provide advanced training in pedagogy, curriculum design and assessment strategies, which can improve your effectiveness as an educator, allowing you to specialize in a subject area or educational method that makes you more knowledgeable and potentially more marketable. With a master’s degree, the door to your bright future is open for higher-level positions such as department head, curriculum coordinator, or administrator. Many school districts offer salary increments for teachers with advanced degrees. Whether through a traditional or alternative licensure path, earning your degree at SXU offers flexibility, affordability and career advancement. The program provides in-depth preparation in content and teaching methodologies, qualifying you for roles in subjects like Visual Arts (PK-12), Science - Biology (9-12), Mathematics (9-12), English Language Arts (9-12), Music (PK-12), Social Science - History (9-12), or Spanish (PK-12).