Associate Professor
Adolescent Education, MST
Build the knowledge, skills, and certifications to help every adolescent thrive in school. At Pace University, you’ll learn to create inclusive learning environments for middle and high school students to ensure they can succeed and reach their highest potential.
Location
Online
Duration
30 Credits
24 Months, full-time and part-time
Modality
Online
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, Summer
F1 Visa
No
STEM Designated Program
No
A Career That Makes a Difference
Make an impact in the lives of middle and high school students and become a teacher. With our master’s program in adolescent education, you will learn how to tackle many types of classroom situations and develop creative strategies to help every adolescent thrive in school. This program will prepare you to teach grades 7–12 in a selected specialty subject, including biology, chemistry, earth science, English, Languages Other Than English (LOTE), mathematics, physics, and social studies.
Designed with flexibility for working professionals, our online master’s in secondary education prepares you to excel in public and private school settings. Thanks to strong partnerships with schools in Westchester and New York City, you’ll gain hands-on experience and access to employment opportunities—joining many of our students who have secured teaching positions before graduation.
As a proud member of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), Pace offers a program that meets the highest standards for preparing effective educators. Through expert faculty guidance and comprehensive coursework, you’ll be ready to earn your New York State Initial Certificate in Adolescent Education (grades 7–12) in your chosen subject area, including biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, and social studies.
This program is ideal for professionals and college graduates from non-education backgrounds who are ready to transition into teaching and make a meaningful impact in the classroom.
98%
of our graduates are employed (Source: Pace University Career Services)
$92,696
Average salary for teachers in New York State (Source: nea.org)
#3
special education job placement (Source: Intelligent.com)
Curriculum
Our coursework integrates key knowledge and dispositions necessary to teach in today’s modern classrooms, using technology to address the specific needs of all learners including students with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse students.
With the capstone teacher as researcher project, you’ll have the opportunity to create original research on an educational issue embedded in current contexts of teaching.
Take Courses Like…
- EDG 606 Learning Environments
- EDG 609 Language, Literacy, and Global Perspectives
- EDG 638 Society, Schools, and Adolescent Development
The Pace Advantage
Our MST programs establish strong foundations for teaching all learners with opportunities to extend certifications with additional coursework in the middle grades, TESOL, bilingual education, literacy, and special education.
Careers
Our strong partnerships with local school districts mean that our students are getting hired before they even graduate. As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- MS Algebra Teacher
- HS English Teacher
- HS Physics Teacher
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- New York City Department of Education
- Byram Hills Central School District
- ICAHN Charter School 3
- Somers Senior High School, and many more.
Featured Faculty
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Admission and Financial Aid
You're ready for a new level of success—whether it's advancing in your current field or launching a new career. Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world-class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- A personal statement explaining to the Graduate Admission Committee why you would like to pursue the program of graduate study you have chosen. Additional information regarding your academic performance, as well as professional experience, may also be included in the supplement.
- A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of your employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.
- Applicants need 2 letters of recommendation. Letters should be from academic or professional references that can knowledgeably comment on your ability to successfully complete graduate study. Include recognitions and achievements (e.g. licenses, publications, and awards).
- All Official Transcripts: Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent either to Pace University, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail, or forwarded by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the academic institution.
- Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree with a major/concentration or the equivalent in the subject area they want to teach. (Example: math, history, biology, English, etc.) Candidates who have 12 credits or fewer of “deficiencies” in the subject area are eligible for admission. Deficiencies will be required to be addressed prior to student teaching.
- International Applicants: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, and they must have their international transcript evaluated by a NACES accredited service such as World Education Services (WES). The purpose of the evaluation is for the agency to determine the American equivalent of courses completed, and credits and grades earned for each course. The evaluation is required by New York State Education Department (NYSED) to determine eligibility for teacher certification.
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Per credit: $1,095 | Total cost of program: $32,850
*Tuition based on current year and subject to change. -
Fall Term
- Domestic Students: August 1
- International Students: June 1
Spring Term
- Domestic Students: December 1
- International Students: October 1
Summer Term
- Domestic Students: May 1
- International Students: March 1
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Make an appointment to meet with you admission counselor.
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Every admitted student is automatically considered for all available financial aid options, assessed based on both availability and individual need. Financial resources include:
- Merit-based Scholarships: Awards of up to $4,800, automatically considered during the application process.
- Graduate Assistantships: Opportunities for hands-on experience while earning financial support.
- Endowed Scholarships: Awards funded by generous donors to support student success.
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: A federal loan program with favorable terms.
- Graduate/Professional Direct PLUS Loan: For students who need additional funding.
- Work-Study Programs: Part-time work opportunities to help fund your education.
- Military Benefits: Includes the GI Bill®, the Yellow Ribbon Program, and Pace’s Veteran Tuition Scholarship.
For more information about affordability and the full range of financial aid options, visit Pace University Financial Aid.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Graduate Admission
Phone: (800) 874-7223
Email: graduateadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Christine Clayton, EdD
Email: cclayton@pace.edu