This Master's degree program consists of a comprehensive and innovative series of experiences designed to develop the skills and concepts essential for effective teaching. 12-course (36 credit-hour) program - can be completed in 24 months Program includes course work leading to eligibility for teacher licensure/certification Classes meet on evenings at the Arlington Graduate Education Center Fast Track to Teaching in 13-18 months ESL certification requires 6 additional credits for K-12 certification. Download a program brochure (help) Program Contacts Program Representative Lisa Steinberg (703) 726-8297 lsteinbe@gwu.edu DELTA Partnership Director Karen Kortecamp, Ph.D. (202) 994-1713 karenkor@gwu.edu Research Assistant James Reese (202) 994-3022 reesejim@gwu.edu

Today's secondary classroom teachers need to prepare themselves and their students for the challenges of the future. These teachers encourage academic excellence, foster creativity, guide student development, and help students apply classroom knowledge to enrich their lives. In addition, they must have the ability to teach multicultural and multilingual students effectively while valuing cultural diversity.

The George Washington University's Master's program in Secondary Education prepares you to meet these demands by providing graduate level experience through which you develop the skills and acquire the concepts essential for effective teaching.

The George Washington University's (GW) Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) is a nationally recognized leader in preparing students for careers in teaching. In the Department of Teacher Preparation and Special Education (DTPSE), graduate students obtain a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree, which includes certification requirements for teaching English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Computer Science, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Foreign Languages, or Potential for Dual Licensure.

Secondary school teaching is socially significant, intellectually serious work for resourceful, intelligent, and caring professionals. Secondary Education graduate students become part of a diverse community of scholars and teachers dedicated to the improvement of teaching and learning in public schools. The Secondary Education program consists of a comprehensive and innovative series of experiences designed to develop the skills and concepts essential for effective teaching. The program stresses an integrated university-public school approach to the preparation of future teachers, underscoring GW's commitment to teaching in a collaborative social context.

Students entering the Secondary Education program are well-educated content specialists. As graduates of the program, they become:

• Competent Scholars who are well-informed in their content area and in the education field who effectively translate theory into practice.
• Reflective Practitioners who consistently combine clinical experience with their developing knowledge base to improve as teachers.
• Effective and Concerned Teachers who model exemplary practice, demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diverse characteristics and perspectives of secondary students as learners.
• Emerging Leaders who actively continue learning in their content area and in education and seek opportunities to assume professional responsibility.
• Collaborative Partners who successfully demonstrate interpersonal skills and establish collegial relationships within schools and other professional settings.
• Informed Advocates who work effectively with colleagues and institutions to make positive change in schools and to contribute to school reform efforts.