Master in Secondary Education and Teaching (Master's)

Worcester State University, founded in 1874 and located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a public institution known for accessible, career-focused education and strong community engagement. With a student population of about 5,417 and an inclusive culture, WSU offers a broad array of undergraduate and graduate programs across roughly sixty academic offerings. The university emphasizes teaching quality, experiential learning, and a student-centered approach that supports academic growth and professional readiness.

Academics at Worcester State blend classroom instruction with practical experience through internships, research projects, and community partnerships that prepare students for the workforce. Faculty engagement and small class sizes foster personalized mentorship, while campus resources support academic success, advising, and skills development. International students, though a smaller community on campus, find pathways to integrate academically and socially and to pursue internships in the region.

Campus life in Worcester provides a vibrant urban setting with cultural venues, local employers, and regional transit connections. Student services include career counseling, student clubs, and opportunities for civic engagement that help learners build professional networks. For international applicants seeking a supportive, student-focused university with practical training and clear pathways to employment and graduate study, Worcester State offers an approachable and professionally oriented experience.

This program is designed for teachers with an initial license in secondary education grades 8-12. It offers advanced study in a chosen subject area while strengthening pedagogical knowledge. Students complete coursework in education and their content field, including a research project guided by a faculty member. The program can be completed full-time or part-time with courses offered in fall, spring, and summer terms.

Focus areas include biology, English, history, math, Spanish.

The program requires 37 credits distributed across 13 courses. Four courses (12 credits) are core education requirements, six courses (18 credits) are content area requirements, and three courses (7 credits) are advanced education requirements including a research course, thesis seminar, and a one-credit portfolio.

Graduates pursue careers as high school teachers, department heads, and curriculum leaders.

Applicants must hold an initial license in secondary education (grades 5-12 or 8-12) in the relevant subject area. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA from a regionally accredited institution is required. Official transcripts, a completed application, two references, and English proficiency documentation if needed are also required.

The programme totals about 37 credit hours. On-campus, online, and hybrid formats available; full-time or part-time; offered in fall, spring, and summer terms. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.