Secondary Education 4+1 Accelerated MEd : College of Education : UMass Amherst

The Secondary Education 4+1 pathway is designed for teachers passionate about working with students in middle and high school. You can specialize in the following subject areas:

Middle and High School: Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Physics), English and History.

Fast Facts about Secondary Education 4+1

Applications will open after Thanksgiving.
Transfer up to 12 credits earned as an undergraduate.
Steps towards admission:
1. Attend an info session
2. Submit your application
3. Meet with an advisor to choose eligible classes

Secondary Education 4+1: 180 Days

Benefits:

1. Gain experience teaching mathematics, history, science, or English

2. Teach full-time for the entire academic year

3. Option to earn a license in a second subject area

4. Receive a $3,000 stipend when placed in the Springfield School District

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Secondary Education 4+1: UTS

Benefits

1. Gain experience teaching mathematics, history, science, and English.

2. Teach part-time in the fall and full-time in the spring.

3. Flexibility to take additional courses (summer, fall, or winter).

4. Ability to work part time in the fall.

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Carie Ruggiano

Lecturer
Program Coordinator, University to Schools

Email: cruggiano [at] umass [dot] edu

Phone: (413) 545-7545

Carie Ruggiano is a lecturer in TECS and one of the program coordinators for the Secondary Education 4+1 Accelerated Master's programs (UTS and 180 Days).