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Master of Arts in Teaching English (Non-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. 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

Required Courses
MAT English Non-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.
Six 9000-Level Literature Courses (must be approved by advisor)	18 S.H.
One English Education or Literature Elective (must be approved by advisor)	3 S.H.
Total for Degree	33 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

Program
at a Glance

Admissions

Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis.
Admissions Requirements (PDF)

Summer Institutes

The Fitchburg State AP Summer Institutes are fully endorsed by the College Board.

Delivery

Face-to-face and courses during the summer.

Total Credits

33 credits

Program Cost

Tuition and fees

Time Frame

While you can complete the program in as few as two years, you have 6 years to complete the program.

Careers

English Teacher

Program Highlights

NCATE accredited

Fitchburg State University

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