It is assumed that a candidate for the Master of Science degree has made a commitment to the scholarly study of education and to teaching as a career. Secondary education programs include courses in professional education, the teaching fields, and general education.

Candidates should apply to the College of Education for acceptance to a teacher education program no later than the fourth semester of their enrollment at Alabama State University. Upon acceptance to a program, an adviser in Secondary Education will be assigned to assist in designing an acceptable program. The adviser in the College of Education will coordinate the advisement process with the adviser in the teaching fields.... [-]

The Master of Education – Teaching & Learning with a cognate in English is designed to train individuals in planning and implementing appropriate curriculum among a variety of levels. Liberty’s M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning (English) prepares students with the skills necessary for advanced writing, linguistics, communication, analysis and acquisition of English and various Modern Languages. Combining Christian perspective with accredited academics, you will gain invaluable experience to impact the world of language and education. This program will help you to establish a firm understanding of curriculum development and classroom management while equipping you with the leadership skills needed to achieve your goals and succeed in your teaching career.... [-]

(Students may select the literature-based M.A. or the M.A. track in Professional Writing and Editing to complete their degree. On this page are the requirements for the PWE track M.A.)

The PWE track of the English M.A. offers students the opportunity to learn the principles and practices—the techne—of writing for organizations, institutions, governments, and businesses.

Students in the program take courses in document design, technical editing, publication management, and language studies. All of these courses draw on both traditional and modern theories of rhetoric, and all offer a hands-on experience—using cutting-edge software tools—in the creation and crafting of professional documents.... [-]