Secondary Education - Bowie State University

Secondary Education from Bowie State University is a Campus Master Secondary Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Secondary Education program is designed to serve those secondary school teachers who desire to remain classroom teachers. The goal of the program is to provide the classroom teacher with the expertise, knowledge, and skills to become a master teacher. There are four areas of specialization: (a) academic content major, (b) curriculum specialist, and (c) mathematics. The Master of Education degree program requires the completion of: 33-36 semester hours, a written comprehensive examination, and a seminar paper. The program makes provisions for the student to acquire: 1. broad knowledge of school curriculum; 2. an in-depth understanding of current issues in secondary education; 3. knowledge of principles of teaching and learning related to classroom practices, procedures, and assessment; 4. knowledge and skills of classroom management and supervision; 5. knowledge and skills related to school community relations; 6. increased comprehension of the foundations of secondary education; 7. an interdisciplinary conceptualization of the role of the school and the society it serves, including special needs, multicultural, and global populations; 8. skills in research techniques and the use of various forms of assessment in the interpretation and evaluation of best practices as they relate to secondary education; 9. technological knowledge and skills related to curriculum design and implementation; 10. ability to interpret the curriculum to students and parents and to involve parents and students in the process of curriculum change; 11. skills in recognizing the importance of being a reflective practitioner and the value of theory in practice; and 12. skills as a mentor teacher to assist others in developing effective teaching strategies. View more details on Bowie State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Secondary Education courses.