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Dec 11, 2025
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2009-2010 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]
Secondary Education, M.T.
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The M.T. degree is designed for initial teacher certification in secondary education (9-12) and incorporates an undergraduate major in a subject area with an undergraduate component in education. Candidates then complete the fifth year of graduate study in teaching. Areas of specialization within the M.T. program currently include English, mathematics, science, and social studies.*
The M.T. degree in secondary education is designed only for USC Columbia students who have completed their baccalaureate degree in an eligible subject area and have completed the 12-18 hour education component. Specific subject area courses within the undergraduate major must be completed. Candidates should consult with the College of Education Office of Student Affairs for a list of required courses by subject area.
All M.T. candidates must have completed EDFN 300, EDTE 400, EDPY 401, EDPY 401P, EDTE 402, and EDTE 402P as undergraduates. Additional undergraduate requirements are required for those students pursuing certification in English.
Degree Requirements |
The requirements for the fifth year of graduate study vary by subject area, but all require a minimum of 39 semester hours of course work including the following:
Content Area Courses:
Up to 15 semester hours. Professional Education Courses:
15-24 semester hours, including: One of the following reading courses:
One 700-level methods course
Internship and Seminar:
15 semester hours Comprehensive Examination:
Each candidate must complete a comprehensive examination as determined by the appropriate M.T. degree committee. |
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