Overview

It builds additional competence in the subject area of English. Successful completion of the program leads to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts academic requirements for licensure to teach English at the secondary level. It also prepares students for advanced studies in literature at the doctoral level.

The Master of Arts in Teaching English at Salem State University is a thirty-one to thirty-seven (31-37) hour degree program offering candidates opportunities for reflection and research in principles and practices for instruction of English language and literature, with particular emphasis on fieldwork experiences. Successful completion of the program leads to fulfillment of Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements for initial licensure to teach English at the middle and secondary level.

Our Mission

Salem State University's mission is to provide a high quality, student-centered education that prepares a diverse community of learners to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society, and serve as a resource to advance the region's cultural, social and economic development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applying Human Development to Teaching and Assessment

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Teaching Students with Exceptional Learning Needs

Special Education History and Law

Programmatic Assessment for Initial Education Licensure

Methods of Teaching English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-26 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

31 SCH

31-37

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies View 997 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

$50 non-refundable application fee
Official transcript or transcript evaluation
Three references. At least two must be from persons able to speak to your academic qualifications and performance. At least one must speak to your potential scholarship in English.
English Proficiency, if applicable for international applicants
Statement of purpose (500- to 1,000-words, double-spaced) addressing the following:
Your interest in teaching English as the secondary level (grades 8-12)
Your interest in studying English at the graduate level (ie, how you see yourself as a scholar of English)
MA/MAT English Dual Degree does not require the GRE or MAT.

Tuition Fee

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International

21934 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10967 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

21934 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10967 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

18512 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9256 USD per semester during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for English.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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