Master in Secondary Education and Teaching (Master's)

For Master in Secondary Education and Teaching (Master's), tuition is Access to graduate assistantships and scholarships is available to offset the cost of attendance..

Graduates are qualified to teach agriculture, food, and natural resources in K-12 schools. The programme leads to initial teaching certification in New York State. It is an intensive 13-month programme starting in late May and ending in late June the following year. Students complete core education courses and discipline-specific classes in agricultural science and youth leadership.

Focus areas include Youth Leadership and Organizations, Educational Programs in Agricultural Science, Advanced Concepts in Agriculture Education.

The programme requires 36 credits and includes coursework in educational theory, curriculum, and instruction. Students complete a teacher inquiry project and participate in hands-on field experiences across multiple school and community settings.

Graduates secure teaching positions in rural, urban, and suburban school districts across New York and in states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and complete specific education and discipline-related courses before enrollment. The application process includes submitting transcripts, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation. Early application is encouraged.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, 13-month intensive programme from late May to late June the following year. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 70% of applicants.

Ithaca College offers more than 140 majors, minors, and other program options, with undergraduates working alongside faculty and peers in more than 70 majors and 70 minors. Studios, stages, clinics, and laboratories give students hands-on experience across the arts, health fields, business, media, and sciences. Graduate students can choose professional degree programs, practical leadership courses, and specialized certificates.

Professional opportunities extend beyond coursework. Students have produced four documentaries aired by Syracuse PBS, and four student ensembles are scheduled to perform at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. The college's alumni include Bora Yoon ’02, whose path as a composer and soundscape creator began at Ithaca. Career mentors in the Center for Career Exploration and Development help students consider career possibilities and plan for life after college.

The campus is in Ithaca, New York, a setting with natural areas and 150 waterfalls near campus. Students can live in a residential community, join more than 200 organizations, clubs, and service opportunities, and attend lectures, performances, athletic events, and workshops. International students should review the full four-year cost forecast, financial aid process, and scholarship options. Support includes one-on-one financial aid appointments, academic resources, counseling, coaching, and fitness centers.