The Master of Education in Secondary Education at UCF is designed for certified, experienced teachers seeking to advance their instructional practice and content expertise at the secondary level (grades 6–12).
\r\nIn this program, you’ll engage in action research within your own classroom, applying evidence‑based strategies to real instructional challenges. Coursework blends secondary education foundations with content‑specific learning in your chosen track, all while emphasizing disciplinary literacy plus teaching and learning with emerging technologies. You’ll learn to design instruction that supports subject‑specific reading, writing and communication skills as you leverage digital tools and instructional technologies to enhance student engagement, assessment and learning outcomes.
\r\nThis degree is intended for professional growth and does not prepare students for initial teaching, administrative or supervisory certification. For individuals with a bachelor's degree seeking initial teacher certification, consider our Master of Arts in Teaching.
\r\nAt UCF, you’ll gain advanced instructional skills, meaningful research experience, and the confidence to make a greater impact in your secondary classroom and professional learning community. Upon completing your degree, you will be prepared to integrate research-based strategies, foster subject-specific literacy, lead professional development, and use technology to improve classroom outcomes while supporting your professional growth.
\r\nChoose from three specialization tracks:
\r\nThe Master of Education (MEd) program in Secondary Education is designed for professionally certified and experienced educators who want to improve their knowledge and skills in teaching students and colleagues in their content area. Students engage in action research within the walls of their classroom.
Coursework includes secondary education courses as well as content-specific courses in each track.
This degree does not prepare students for initial, administrative, or supervisory certification.
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Coursework includes secondary education courses as well as content-specific courses in each track.
This degree does not prepare students for initial, administrative, or supervisory certification.
Independent Learning
The MEd requires a course-based action research study and completion of a culminating experience.
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Coursework includes secondary education courses as well as content-specific courses in each track.
This degree does not prepare students for initial, administrative, or supervisory certification.
This degree has 5 tracks: English Language Arts Education Track, Mathematics Education Track, Science Education Track, Social Science Education Track, and World Languages Education Track. Please scroll to the bottom of this page for further details on these Tracks.
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The MEd requires a course-based action research study and completion of a culminating experience.