Careers

Graduates of the Secondary Education MEd may pursue careers as teachers in middle schools and high schools.

Temple Teacher Residency Program

If you are interested in gaining certification, you can explore the Temple Teacher Residency program. This is an innovative urban STEM teacher education program that provides simultaneous school-based teaching experience and graduate education to individuals who are committed to becoming science and math teachers in Philadelphia’s high-need secondary and middle schools. Through this accelerated one-year master’s program, you'll receive financial support while teaching collaboratively with an experienced mentor for a full academic year in a middle or high school school classroom in an urban public school.

Field Experience & Student Teaching 

As part of your academic program, you will gain firsthand knowledge in classrooms through immersive field placements and student teaching experiences.

School & Community Partnerships 

As part of its mission to give back to the surrounding community and provide substantive fieldwork experiences for its students, the College of Education and Human Development has formed partnerships with more than 25 institutions and organizations.

Career Services

The College of Education and Human Development offers a range of career development services to its students. You can also visit the university Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence.

You’ll also have access to

  • support for job search strategies,
  • an assessment of your professional direction,
  • more than 1,000 job and internship postings for students and alumni, and
  • resources tailored to graduate students.

Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Secondary Education MEd may include the following examples.

Career

Median Salary*

Middle School Teachers

$59,660.00 (2019)

Secondary School Teachers

$61,660.00 (2019)

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of June 10, 2020.