M.A. in Teaching English
The Master of Arts in Teaching with a major in English is designed to deepen teachers’ knowledge of theory and practice in English Education in ways that are professionally relevant to them as teachers in secondary schools, community colleges, and universities. Coursework includes a required core curriculum plus electives that allow students to tailor their degrees in ways that are most relevant to them.
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or proof of equivalent education at a foreign institution.
- The bachelor’s degree must be in English or the applicant must have 12 hours of advanced-level English courses plus ENGL 4355 or the equivalent.
- A writing sample.
- A statement of purpose.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Optional: a resume or other supporting materials to give a full picture of the applicant’s potential.
- Applicants whose degrees are from non-English speaking institutions are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Please consult the Graduate School website for required scores.
Degree Requirements
A defense of the student’s thesis or practicum is required. In both cases, the majority vote of the thesis or practicum committee will determine acceptance or rejection.
Degree Plan
Required Credits: 36
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAT in English (All courses require a grade of C or better) | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| ENGL 5339 | Intro to Secondary English | 3 |
| ENGL 5341 | Eng Studies in the Borderlands | 3 |
| ENGL 5342 | Digital Lit and the Lang Arts | 3 |
| ENGL 5345 | Writing to Learn | 3 |
| Electives: | ||
| Select six graduate courses 1 | 18 | |
| Writing/Options: | ||
| Select one from the following options: | 6 | |
Comprehensive Examination: | ||
| M.A.T. Written Examination | ||
Select one graduate level ENGL course from below | ||
Practicum: | ||
| Practicum in English Education | ||
Select one graduate level ENGL course from below | ||
Thesis: | ||
| Thesis and Thesis | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Please see advisor for options.
Graduate Level ENGL Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 5300 | Approach-Methods & Bibliog. | 3 |
| ENGL 5301 | British Literature to 1485 | 3 |
| ENGL 5302 | British Literature 1485-1660 | 3 |
| ENGL 5303 | British Literature 1660-1832 | 3 |
| ENGL 5304 | British Lit 1832-Present | 3 |
| ENGL 5305 | Am. Lit: Exploration to 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL 5306 | American Literature 1800-1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 5307 | American Literature 1865-1945 | 3 |
| ENGL 5308 | American Lit 1945-Present | 3 |
| ENGL 5319 | English Historical Linguistics | 3 |
| ENGL 5320 | Critical Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ENGL 5321 | Literature of the Americas | 3 |
| ENGL 5322 | Literature and Culture | 3 |
| ENGL 5323 | Multi-Cult Lit: Theory & Pract | 3 |
| ENGL 5324 | Multi-Cult Lit: Special Topics | 3 |
| ENGL 5325 | Genre: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ENGL 5327 | Var Topics-Contemp Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 5380 | Special Topics in English Ed | 3 |
| ENGL 5390 | Directed Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 5391 | M.A. Written Examination | 3 |
| ENGL 5392 | Master of Arts Research Paper | 3 |
| ENGL 5393 | Practicum in English Education | 3 |
| ENGL 5394 | M.A.T. Written Examination | 3 |
| ENGL 5397 | Writing Practicum | 3 |
| RWS 5309 | Intro to Rhetoric & Writing St | 3 |
| RWS 5311 | Persuasion and Argument | 3 |
| RWS 5312 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| RWS 5313 | Grant Writing | 3 |
| RWS 5314 | Multimodal Composing | 3 |
| RWS 5315 | Prof Writing & Rhetoric | 3 |
| RWS 5316 | Graduate Writing Workshop | 3 |
| RWS 5318 | Community Literacy Internship | 3 |
| RWS 5328 | Special Topics in RWS | 3 |
| RWS 5346 | Composition Theory & Pedagogy | 3 |