Secondary Education
Interested in becoming a middle or high school teacher who is prepared to address issues of equity across disciplinary subjects? Faculty in the department of Curriculum & Instruction engage teacher candidates in foundational coursework and prepare them to use research-driven methods to engage diverse learners and promote positive and equitable learning outcomes. The sequence of coursework closely aligns with clinical field experiences, preparing teacher candidates for a spring semester of student teaching. The Secondary Education programs lead to initial certification and are designed for students who are not already certified.
There are two pathways at William & Mary to become a secondary educator with a teaching endorsement for grades 6-12. Undergraduate Students interested in the M.A.Ed. in Secondary Education should apply at the beginning of their senior year. Applications will open June 1st. The deadline to apply is January 15th.
William & Mary undergraduates interested in the graduate programs in teacher education are encouraged to take EDUC 301 and EDUC 310 as an undergraduate. These undergraduate courses can be used as an exemption for the corresponding graduate classes in the master’s program.
