This master's program in secondary education (grades 6-12) with initial licensure is designed for individuals with a non-teaching B.S. or B.A. degree who want to obtain licensure as a teacher in grades 6 through 12 and earn a master's degree at the same time.The Department of Teaching and Learning offers programs leading to the Master of Science in Education Degree with majors in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Reading, and Secondary Education, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Education Degree with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction that includes emphases in Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood, Language, Literacy & Culture, and a variety of other curriculum areas. Programs leading to the Master of Science in Education Degree include the 5-year undergraduate/graduate program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies through the College of Arts and Letters with continuation into the Master of Science in Education Degree with initial teacher licensure in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. State-approved teacher preparation programs at the graduate level are also available for individuals with non-teaching bachelor degrees interested in licensure at the Elementary, Middle, or Secondary school grade levels. Additionally, the Department of Teaching & Learning offers advanced programs such as Reading Specialist and Mathematics Specialist. Licensed teachers may select from several master's degree or post-baccalaureate endorsement programs as listed below.