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M.A.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Secondary Education

Turn your content expertise into a rewarding career in teaching. William & Mary’s M.A.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Secondary Education prepares future educators to teach in grades 6–12 while earning Virginia teacher licensure. Concentrations include English, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies.

Program Highlights

  • Leads to Virginia secondary teacher licensure
  • Designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree
  • Extensive field experiences integrated throughout the program
  • Summer mentoring experiences alongside practicing educators
  • Small cohorts and close faculty mentorship
  • Strong school and community partnerships
  • 100% of recent graduates received teaching job offers
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Fast Facts

Degree Type: Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.)
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree in English, Mathematics, Social
Studies or Science major or otherwise meet endorsement requirements
Format: In-person
Program Length: One year
Application Deadline: See Deadlines page
Credit Hours: 41 for Math, Science or Social Studies; 44 for English
Entry Term: Summer

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Program Coordinators

English Education 
Lindy Johnson (left)
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Robert D. and Patricia Lee Pavey Family Co-Chair in Instructional Technology and Professor of Education
Email: lljohnson@wm.edu

Math & Science Education 
Meredith Kier (center)
Associate Dean for Community Engagement, Partnerships, & Professional Learning, Robert D. and Patricia Lee Pavey Family Co-Chair in Instructional Technology and Professor of Science Education
Email: mwkier@wm.edu

Social Studies Education
Esther Kim  (right)
Associate Professor
Email: ejkim05@wm.edu

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Endorsement Courses

Licensure standards require education students to complete specific coursework to demonstrate competency in their subject areas. These requirements are outlined in each program's catalog program of study. For example, English concentration students must have earned 36 credits across literacy and reading, language, composition, oral languages, and electives.

If you have questions about endorsement courses or would like a transcript evaluation of these credits, please reach out to the concentration's respective coordinator.

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