Program Overview
The Teaching-Career & Technical Education at Wayne State University is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching-Career & Technical Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Detroit, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching-Career & Technical Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
- Earn your elementary teaching certificate and master's degree in 12 months in our teacher residency program.
- Serve in hand-picked Detroit schools to learn from masterful mentor teachers putting into practice the best that is known about teaching in urban settings.
- Study with outstanding course instructors at Wayne State University.
- Learn alongside a cohort of teaching colleagues who are as excited as you are to become an effective urban educator.
- Work with Detroit families and caregivers as partners in education.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution.
Grade point average of 2.75 or above for upper division undergraduate work (Applicants with an undergraduate grade point average below 2.75 must have a grade point average of 3.4 or above in their master\xc2\x92s degree work).
A major in an occupational area related to Career & Technical Education.
Three years of successful teaching experience or the equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Wayne State University
Wayne State University
Detroit, United States
Wayne State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 31