Department of Secondary Education

The Department of Secondary Education assists in the preparation of graduate students seeking the M.Ed. (Master’s of Education). M.A. (Master’s of Art), and M.S. (Master’s of Science) degrees.

Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree through an accredited college or university.
An official secondary teaching certificate and at least one year of teaching experience. A copy of your certificate must be included with your application.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) for the last two years of academic work.
A minimum score at the 40th percentile on the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) or a minimum score at the 40th percentile on both the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Location and dates for the GRE or MAT testing are available from the School of Graduate Studies Office, Main 164, (435) 797-1189. You must register at least four weeks in advance for the GRE. The MAT may be taken at the USU Testing Center, University Inn 115, (435) 797-1004.

Completed application for admission to the Department of Secondary Education are received through the School of Graduate Studies.

The online application to graduate school can be found on the School of Graduate Studies website at http://www.usu.edu/graduateschool. Application fees have been standardized to $55 for all applicants, domestic and international.

Complete and return application materials to: School of Graduate Studies, Utah State University, 0900 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84332-0900.

It is important to note that no more than 12 semester graduate credits taken prior to acceptance into a graduate program may be counted toward the master's degree. The program of study for the master’s degree is to be completed within 6 years from the date of matriculation. Courses beyond the 8-year limit must be retaken. Early admission is thus essential to avoid delays in program completion and/or course work requirements. Completed applications are reviewed for acceptance into the Secondary Education program on a semester basis. Deadline dates are: March 15, for summer semester; June 15, for fall semester; October 15, for spring semester.

In order for Secondary Education faculty to develop a close working relationship with each M.Ed. student the department has a 12 credit(Logan) residency requirement. Most students meet this requirement by taking the department’s “short courses” during the summer months. Secondary Education (and other departments) offer an extensive summer program in Logan, with many graduate courses organized into two-week blocks. The remainder of the degree may be taken at USU extension centers or by electronic distance delivery.

Questions about the schedule of graduate offerings in your community are best handled by Continuing Education Center Directors around the state (listed below).

Once you are admitted, please get in touch with your faculty chairperson/advisor and maintain a close working relationship–either by phone or by e-mail. Our goal is to help you complete all degree requirements in a timely, professional way. If you are an off-campus student, your faculty advisor can assist you with certain paperwork requirements of the Graduate School; however, it is your responsibility to understand and meet all deadlines and expectations. You should also obtain a copy of the USU General Catalog (Graduate General Regulations) and carefully review the general regulations and degree requirements. The Catalog is available through the USU Bookstore, (435) 797-1666.

Martha Dever, Acting Department Chair, Secondary Education. (435)797-2225; [martha.dever@usu.edu]

Welcome To The Secondary Education Master’s Program

Admission Requirements