Secondary Education MA

On Campus
Concentration(s):General ScienceGeneral Social SciencesEnglish Language ArtsMathematics
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Spring 2027No application deadline.No priority deadline.
Summer 2027No application deadline.No priority deadline.
Fall 2027No application deadline.No priority deadline.
Distance (Online/Blended)
Concentration(s):General ScienceGeneral Social SciencesEnglish Language Arts
TermDeadlinePriority DeadlineApply Now
Spring 2027No application deadline.No priority deadline.
Summer 2027No application deadline.No priority deadline.
Fall 2027No application deadline.No priority deadline.
Application Requirements
Application Fee (Required)
$65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
$80 for international students.
English Proficiency Test (Required)
This program uses the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Minimum Scores for Regular Admission.
Minimum Scores for Regular Admission
TOEFL iBT: 4.5 (no sub score less than 4) (or 79 for students who took the test prior to January 2026)
IELTS: 6.5 (no sub score less than 6)
Duolingo English Test: 120 (no sub score less than 110)
PTE: 59
More information is available at https://graduate.ua.edu/applicants/international-students/.
Letter of Recommendation (3 Required)
Three recommendations: An applicant to a College of Education program that leads to professional certification must submit references from current and former professors and/or supervisory personnel knowledgeable of the applicant's academic and professional capabilities.
Statement of Purpose (Required)
Most statements of purpose are 1-2 pages long and should describe your background, reasons for attending your chosen graduate program and post-graduation goals. If you have questions regarding content or format, please contact your prospective program.
Transcript (Required)
Please upload an unofficial transcript for any institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours. Official transcripts must be received prior to registering for classes. International applicants: please make sure that your transcript includes a grading scheme. All others: please include a grading scheme if your university does not use a letter-based (e.g. A, A-, B) grading scheme. The minimum GPA to be considered for regular admission is a 3.0 on a 4-point scale. Students who do not meet these requirements, but who excel in other areas, may be considered for Admission with Permission to Continue.
Additional Requirements (not listed) (Recommended)
For additional requirements, please see the catalog: https://catalog.ua.edu/graduate/education/curriculum-instruction/secondary-education-eds/
FAQs
What are the requirements for the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP)?
The Accelerated Master’s Program allows current UA undergraduate students to start a graduate degree while obtaining an undergraduate degree, saving time and cutting costs.

Mathematics (Mathematics Education Concentration) and Biology (Biology Education Concentration), Dual-counted hours 12; minimum GPA for admission 3.7; length for completion 5 years. The submission of a GRE score is required for students applying to the Mathematic Accelerated Masters Program.
Contact
Program Director
Dr. Miguel Mantero
Program Director (Music)
Dr. Kenneth Ozzello
Application Contact
Ms. Allison Lammi
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