Why ODU for your Secondary Education Degree Online?

If you have a non-teaching bachelor's degree, this secondary education online master's degree can get you started on a teaching career in Virginia.

You will choose an area of content concentration from:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Earth science
  • History/social science

You will receive training in both general teaching as well as your specific content area.

Many students have found this secondary education online program to be a good fit for students who are military service members and dependents.

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Transform Your Career with ODUGlobal

At ODUGlobal, our programs empower future educational leaders to make a difference in their communities. Our graduates are stepping into leadership roles, ready to make a difference with passion and purpose.

With ODUGlobal’s support, you too can achieve your professional dreams through this online master's program and contribute to the transformation of education.

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Program Information

Minimum
34 Credit Hours

Your coursework will include professional education, a practicum, and a Teacher Candidate Internship.

If you do not have a bachelor's degree in the content area you wish to teach, you will need to take additional courses for in your content area.

View Courses in ODU's Graduate Catalog

This program is designed for students who have a non-teaching bachelor's degree. It will prepare them to obtain a Virginia initial teaching license for grades 6-12.

If you live outside Virginia, we encourage you to check your state's teacher licensure requirements before applying to ODU. Use these links to see if we have determined whether this program meets requirements in other states.

View state licensure information

Learn about state licensures and authorizations

Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Minimum
34 Credit Hours

Your coursework will include professional education, a practicum, and a Teacher Candidate Internship.

If you do not have a bachelor's degree in the content area you wish to teach, you will need to take additional courses for in your content area.

View Courses in ODU's Graduate Catalog

This program is designed for students who have a non-teaching bachelor's degree. It will prepare them to obtain a Virginia initial teaching license for grades 6-12.

If you live outside Virginia, we encourage you to check your state's teacher licensure requirements before applying to ODU. Use these links to see if we have determined whether this program meets requirements in other states.

View state licensure information

Learn about state licensures and authorizations

Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$620 per credit hour*
Out-of-state Students
$642 per credit hour

Rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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Scholarship & Aid

Scholarship Opportunities for Online Students

At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 

Learn more about our scholarships

Careers in Secondary Education

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Growth
-0.6%
Median Salary
$65,220

ODUGlobal Graduate Admissions Team

Elaine Ross, Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions

Contact us at globalgradadmit@odu.edu about admission requirements, deadlines, or anything else you need to know about the application process!

Angel Baker
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu
Angela Schlender
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu

Ready to Apply?

This program is designed for Virginia teacher licensure. You should have a non-teaching bachelor's degree in liberal arts or sciences. If your degree is in a different area, you may need to take prerequisite courses.

You will apply to ODU as a graduate student and submit a separate application to this program in ODU's Darden College of Education.

Want to get started now?

You may be able to take up to four courses (12 credit hours) as a non-degree graduate student, before you are accepted into a specific degree program. 

Please contact us to discuss this option with an expert advisor.

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