Secondary and Middle Grades Education

With the Masters of Education (M.Ed.) in Secondary and Middle Grades, you will become an evidence-based instructional leader, reflective scholar-practitioner, and responsive change agent.

You are eligible to apply for the Masters of Education degree in Secondary or Middle Grades Education if you are a teacher certified in middle (4-8) or secondary (6-12) English/language arts, history/social studies, mathematics, or the sciences.

The Master of Education is entirely online and can be completed in 18 months to two years.

You will choose your concentration area from those below:

1. Completed online Graduate Application
2. $60 non-refundable application processing fee*
3. Official transcripts from each college or university attended. If the institution is outside the U.S., an international credential evaluation will be required. Applicants must not send international transcripts directly to Kennesaw State University.
4. Bachelor's degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75
5. Additional requirements by program

*Application fee may vary by program
**For doctoral programs, please complete a new application

NOTE: Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics was formerly Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Analytics. If you apply prior to July 1, apply to MS Applied Statistics and Analytics.

A Masters of Education degree in Secondary and Middle Grades Education focuses on a specialized subject matter (biology, math, chemistry, etc.) and teaching skills. The Masters of Education in Secondary and Middle Grades Education degree can lead to various professional jobs such as:

1. There is a $60 non-refundable application processing fee*.

2. New applicants will be asked to create a login for the application portal. This login will also be used to upload documents, check the receipt of supplemental materials and check the status of your application.

3. The online application should be used:

   1. For those seeking admission to The Graduate College for the first time.

   2. For previous or current KSU graduate students who are pursuing a different program or degree level (e.g., Certificate, Masters, Specialist, or Doctorate).

NOTE: For those who have been previously enrolled as a KSU Graduate student and wish to continue in the same program**, but have NOT taken classes in the last 3 semesters (your status is inactive), please complete the Readmission Form.