Graduate Programs

Overview

Turn your non-education bachelor's degree into the tools you need to become a teacher for adolescents and young adults through the Licensure and Master's Program (LAMP) at The University of Toledo.

UToledo's one-year LAMP prepares adult learners who already have a degree to be successful Ohio educators. Students simultaneously are prepared as teachers and earn a Master of Education degree (M.Ed.). Graduates of this program are eligible for an Ohio Resident Educator license in adolescent to young adult education and intervention specialist for grades 7 to 12, or in multi-age education in a foreign language.

Teaching Areas

Students pursuing the Master of Education degree will complete coursework in one of the following teaching fields: 

• English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)
• Foreign Language (Grades PK-12): Chinese, French, German, Spanish
• Mathematics (Grades 7-12)
• Science (Grades 7-12): Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Integrated Science, Life Science, Physics
• Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

These teaching areas provide focused preparation in a specific content area while leading to eligibility for an Initial Ohio Educator license.

Students in our program observe, participate in and reflect on real-world teaching practices in a supportive and structured environment throughout the school year. By the time you graduate, you will have a full year of experience working with highly qualified teachers, students and administrators within local school settings.

This program is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

There are also opportunities available in UToledo's Licensure and Master's Program that will prepare you as an educator in primary or middle childhood or as an intervention specialist.

Top Reasons to Study secondary education at UToledo

1. One-year program.

   Earn your master's degree and teaching licensure to launch your teaching career in just one year while gaining the skills and experience to stand out in today's education job market.
2. In-demand skills.

   Our teacher candidates become skilled experts in evidence-based and data-driven instruction, preparing them to engage diverse learners in their classrooms.
3. Strong outcomes.

   More than 91 percent of our teacher candidates in the 2025-26 cohort passed the Education Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA), satisfying the pedagogy requirement for teacher licensure.
4. Education thought leaders.

   Our faculty actively shape the future of education through state and national grant-funded initiatives, and their work brings the latest research, innovative approaches and educational best practices directly into your learning.
5. Diverse settings.

   Our strong relationships with 180+ Toledo-area partner schools give you access to public, private and community school settings where you’ll build the confidence and skills to lead your classroom wherever your career takes you.

 

What jobs can I get with a secondary education degree?

UToledo students who earn an initial Ohio teaching licensure and M.Ed. are well-prepared to lead and manage classrooms. 90% of LAMP students receive job offers before graduating.  

LAMP graduates are highly sought-after by public school systems across Ohio for their excellent teaching skills. 

Internship Opportunities for Education Licensure and Master's Program Master's Degree

As a LAMP student, you are guaranteed a student-teaching placement in Toledo Public Schools or a neighboring school district. UToledo's College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education takes advantage of community partnerships to find placements that are good fits for each graduate degree student. Internships with mentor teachers in classroom settings — combined with classes on campus — produce better experiences and outcomes.