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Overview
The Master of Arts in teaching and learning with an English education subprogram requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate credit. Students must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 3.00 while enrolled in the program. The program is intended for experienced teachers of English. It provides opportunities for professional development and preparation for department chairs, supervisors of English, and curriculum specialists for secondary schools.
At the University of Iowa, M.A. students specialize in English Education and in one or two other areas. The other area(s) may include reading, writing, curriculum, adolescent literature, or a literary area. Students and their advisors plan the program of study together. The only required course is EDTL:6315 M.A. Seminar: English Education. At the end of the program, students take a comprehensive examination in English education and in their chosen area(s), or they may choose to write a thesis.
Financial Support
- A limited number of teaching assistantships are available for graduate students. Assignments vary. Some involve supervising undergraduate majors enrolled in practicums; some involve teaching sections of undergraduate methods courses and supervising student teachers; others consist primarily of research activities. Graduate assistants may register for a maximum of 12 s.h. of credit per semester, but they must register for at least 6 s.h. per semester.
- All assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis. Applicants must have been admitted to regular status in the Graduate College and to an advanced program in the College of Education. For information about assistantships, consult the College of Education advisor in the appropriate field.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- M.A. Seminar: English Education
- Fundamentals of Second Language Assessment
- Second Language Program Management
- Language Policy and Planning
- Cultural Curriculum
- Issues in Foreign Language Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 81
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education View 3549 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
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English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 81
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants)
- A statement of purpose
- MAT/Certification degree requires a Teacher Education Program Application
- MAT applicants must have at least two Letters of Recommendation including one from a college instructor.
- MA applicants must have three Letters of Recommendation
- A set of your unofficial academic records/transcripts uploaded on your Admissions Profile
- Your official GRE scores from Educational Testing Service
- International students may also be required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores
- Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement
Tuition Fee
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International
30838 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 30838 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
32424 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 32424 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
13476 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13476 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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