Master's in Secondary Education Online Program Details
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Master's in Secondary Education Online Program Outline
Our Master's in Secondary Education online program can help you learn how to:
- Analyze research findings to respond to academic, physical, social and cultural differences in educating students and recommend method modifications based on research results
- Design educational programs that effectively address objectives integrating the appropriate use of various instructional media and technologies for learning
- Develop educational programs that use the appropriate criteria for selecting curricular content, organization of content and methods of curriculum evaluation
- Create a plan for implementation of learning content in various educational settings
- Evaluate the opportunities and challenges involved in the organizational development and delivery of learning programs using formative and summative instruments
- Evaluate educational situations and problems in order to develop and substantiate solutions using leadership and management strategies
- Demonstrate advanced discipline, appropriate communication skills in written and presentation formats
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American InterContinental University’s Master of Education degree is not designed to meet state educator licensing or advancement requirements; however, it may assist candidates in these approvals in their state of residence depending on those requirements. Contact the state board of in applicable state(s) for requirements.
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Master's in Secondary Education Online Courses
Degree Requirements
Division Core
CreditsEDU601 The Education Leader 6 EDU603 Legal, Regulatory, Educational Standards and Ethics 6 EDU605 Research Resources for the Classroom 6 EDU625 Educational Specialty Capstone 6 Total Credit Hours: 24 Secondary Education
CreditsEDU671 Development of the Secondary Student 6 EDU676 The Diverse Secondary Classroom 6 EDU677 Data Applications for Secondary Educators 6 EDU679 Managing the Secondary Learning Environment 6 Total Credit Hours : 48
AIU's Master of Education (M.Ed.), is programmatically accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
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Master's in Secondary Education Online Classes Overview
Designed for licensed teachers, AIU’s advanced degree in Secondary Education is designed to help educators enhance the classroom experience, as well as prepare to pursue leadership roles within the secondary education field . With a Master of Education in Secondary Education, teachers can study up-to-date methods of instruction and assessment and work to build a deeper understanding of how to develop classroom strategies that are better targeted to today’s secondary-age students.
For a Master's in Secondary Education online degree, your classes may include:
The Development of the Secondary Student
The candidate will study how to relate to secondary school students and facilitate their education as they grow and mature through the secondary school years.
The Diverse Secondary Classroom
The course is designed to guide candidates to effective application of learner diversity in creating and carrying out education in the secondary class.
Data Applications for Secondary Educators
In this course, candidates will study how to identify and use appropriate data for planning and conducting effective secondary instruction.
Managing the Secondary Learning Environment
Candidates will study methods for time, technology and resource management as they plan for the conduct and administration of secondary school classes.
The Education Leader
The candidate will have the opportunity to work to develop a concept of professional behavior and performance appropriate to teachers through an in-depth study of contemporary leadership issues and leadership theories.
Legal, Regulatory, Educational Standards and Ethics
The candidate will have the opportunity to recognize and distinguish among events and issues in education that may call for different actions based on the educator's understanding of legal and regulatory guidelines.
Research Resources for the Classroom
This course will examine ways and means to augment learning and teaching resources in the classroom through effective use of both monetary and non-monetary resources.
Educational Specialty Capstone
The candidate will summarize studies in elementary or secondary education, and demonstrate competency in the specialization requirements.
Course content subject to change.
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Accreditation & Affiliations
American InterContinental University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). The Master of Education program has been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2026.
AIU is a proud member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), a leading voice on educator preparation. AACTE represents postsecondary institutions with educator preparation programs dedicated to high-quality, evidence-based preparation that assures educators are ready to teach all learners.
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