Become a Teacher

Transform your career into a calling when you earn your Master's in Adolescent Education online.

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Complete in 12 Months

When you take classes full-time, 100% Online

30-39 Credits

For Grades 7-12 NYS Certification

$575/Credit Hour Tuition

No hidden fees; financial aid available

Houghton University is a member of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).

Your Experience Matters in the Classroom

If you have a bachelor’s degree in any of these subjects, you can become a teacher (grades 7-12) in that same field: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English Language Arts (including English), Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies (including History, Political Science, & Humanities), Spanish.

What will I learn?

Building on your professional background, you will develop effective classroom strategies with continuous guidance and support from caring and expert faculty.

Through Houghton’s Master of Arts in Teaching program, you will:

  • Master proven strategies for creating positive learning environments and managing diverse classrooms effectively.
  • Develop a teaching philosophy built on Christian values while serving in public, private and Christian educational settings.
  • Complete all requirements for New York State initial and professional certification (grades 7-12).
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Take the Next Step

September 1

Start at Your Convenience This September

Houghton gives you the choice to start at a time that is convenient for you, with part and full-time options that help you balance your life and education. Apply today!

How to Apply

Christ-Centered Teaching in Any Classroom

Develop your teaching practice within a Christ-centered perspective, preparing you to serve students with compassion and integrity in diverse educational settings.

Comprehensive Preparation

Gain expertise in content-specific teaching methods while learning to create dynamic learning environments for adolescent learners.

Practical Experience

Complete your student teaching in your local community, applying your learning in real classroom settings.

Career Outcomes

Join a network of over 850 Houghton alumni teaching across New York, Pennsylvania, and Ontario, making a difference in public, private, and Christian schools.

Alumnus Jerbrel Bowens stands in a classroom looking at the camera

Music educator, Jerbrel Bowens ’16, ’23 (M.S.Ed.), wanted to have a greater positive impact on the lives of students. With the Master’s in Education at Houghton, Jerbrel received personalized coursework and hands-on learning that he used to enrich the learning experience for students in his classroom. He now serves as an assistant principal in the Brighton Central School District in Rochester, NY.

Earn Your Online Teaching Degree From a Top-Ranked Christian College

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