Master in Secondary Education and Teaching (Master's)

Tuition is At $275 per credit hour, the total estimated tuition ranges from $8,250 to $10,450 for 30–38 credit hours. Fees are not included in this estimate..

This 30-credit-hour Master of Arts in Teaching program is delivered entirely online and prepares students for secondary teacher certification in Kentucky. It includes supervised clinical practice in a school setting for traditional pathway students. The program allows full-time teachers to complete coursework while employed through Option 6. Students choose from 12 subject-specific concentrations to align with their teaching goals.

Focus areas include Agricultural Education, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Earth Science, English.

The program requires 30 credit hours of coursework and supervised clinical practice. Students complete a traditional pathway with field experience or the Option 6 pathway while teaching full-time under a Temporary Provisional Certificate.

Graduates qualify for secondary teaching positions in public and private high schools in Kentucky.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or a 3.0 GPA on the last 30 credit hours. Admission requires an interview with the MAT Coordinator and a signed ethics statement. No GRE or Praxis exams are required for admission.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. Online, full-time or part-time, typically completed in 12 to 24 months depending on pathway and course load. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 82% of applicants.

Morehead State University has grown into a public regional university based in Morehead, Kentucky, with additional locations in Ashland, Mt. Sterling and Prestonsburg. Students can also choose online and hybrid study. Academic options include 65 undergraduate majors, undergraduate minors, certificates, master's programs, doctoral programs and licensure pathways. Areas of interest span agriculture, arts and humanities, business, education, health sciences, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and social sciences.

Program strengths include space science, medical careers, engineering and education. The university has also received the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a Research College and University for 2025. Level UP adds career-oriented courses, faculty mentoring and hands-on experience for students developing career skills. Research, scholarly work and practical preparation are part of the academic experience.

International students can expect a campus community with social events, academic workshops, student clubs and organizations, advising support and campus resources. Welcome Week+ introduces new students to people and services, while Eagle Fest offers opportunities to explore more than 100 clubs and organizations and connect with local businesses and community groups. Students should also consider available scholarships and grants, as well as the university's residential campus experience in Morehead.