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Master of Arts in Teaching English (Professional Licensure)
Degree Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching English (MAT) Program is designed to develop the scholar-teacher by providing a strong specialization in the traditional and newer canons of literature in English with the theories and methodologies for teaching English in the middle and secondary schools. A licensure track within this program leads to professional licensure as a teacher of English at the secondary level. The Master of Arts in Teaching English program is designed for students interested in studying the theories, methodologies, and materials for teaching English in the middle and secondary schools in addition to broadening their knowledge of literature.
Requirements And Curriculum
Program Prerequisite:
- Initial Licensure
Required Courses |
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| MAT English Professional Licensure Program of Study: | |
| ENGL 8050 Graduate Study and Research in English | 3 S.H. |
| ENGL 8070 Literature in the Classroom | 3 S.H. |
| ENGL 8071 Literature for Young Adults | 3 S.H. |
| ENGL 8076 Creating Literacy Experiences: Building Reading and Writing into Content Areas | 3 S.H. |
| Four 9000-Level Literature Courses (must be approved by advisor) | 12 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 24 S.H. |
| Education Core for Professional Licensure: | |
| ENGL 8000 Advanced Methods of Teaching at the Secondary Level | 3 S.H. |
| ENGL 8250 Curriculum and Technology | 3 S.H. |
| ENGL 8260 Curriculum Design and Development | 3 S.H. |
| ENGL 9400 Clinical Experience (400 hours) and Research Project or | |
| ENGL 9500 Internship (400 hours) and Research Project | 6 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 15 S.H. |
Total for Degree |
39 S.H. |
Career Opportunities
English Teacher
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online or request a print application
WHAT NEXT?
Contact Admissions Office: (978)665-3144, admissions@fitchburgstate.edu
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