Program offered is a Master.

The Master of Education in Secondary Education (Eligible for Institutional Recommendation) program is designed for students interested in the education of children in grades 7-12 who are also seeking a teaching certificate. The format and courses of this regionally accredited and Arizona-approved program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods, and curriculum development. All courses are directly aligned with the Arizona Professional Teacher Standards and the Interstate New Teacher Support and Assessment Consortium principles, as well as to the standards of applicable specialized professional associations. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a grade 7-12 classroom to complete the program and practicum assignments, which guide students through 130 hours of observational experiences. The final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component. Graduates of the program are prepared to become informed educators in public and private schools and other settings requiring a teaching credential. Applicants are required to produce documentation for a certifiable major in secondary education content area (24 credits) or they must complete the required credits during their program of study, either through GCU or through an accredited, GCU-approved institution, but prior to completion of the program of study. This major is any course of study commonly taught in grades 7-12 in public schools. Students/applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. Students/applicants should consult the Grand Canyon University Academic Catalog, University Policy Handbook, and an academic advisor on current policies and procedures specific to a teacher credentialing program.