Overview

About half of the required courses are taught in the College of Education and the other half in Italian Studies. Students typically complete the Italian program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst in two to three years, but their last semester is always dedicated to hands-on training known as the practicum, an essential component of all the Commonwealth's educator preparation programs. During that semester, students work alongside an Italian teacher in a Massachusetts high school. Prof. Stacy Giufre chooses the mentor teacher and supervises our students' work.

Licensure

In order to teach Italian at grades 5-12 in a public school in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, teachers must possess a license. You should know that there is a very precise set of rules regarding the four types of educator licenses. Teachers who earn an MAT in Italian at UMass begin their careers right away with an Initial License. What's more, UMass Amherst holds national accreditation under the rigorous standards set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP, formerly NCATE). This is important because Massachusetts is a signatory of the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, which facilitates licensure reciprocity in all member states and several provinces in Canada. In other words, you can get your MAT here and take your license almost anywhere. Even Guam! No other institution in the Commonwealth offers a teacher licensure program in Italian Studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Student Teaching

Education and the Law

Work of the Middle and High School Teacher

Early Renaissance

The "Maestri" Antonioni and Fellini

The Divas: Female Icons in Italian Cinema

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Italian studies View 27 other Masters in Italian 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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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Duolingo English Test

115

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A BA degree with a major in Italian, but anyone with a related major and adequate preparation will also be considered.

We ask that you send official transcripts of your undergraduate work, your GRE scores and other materials as explained in Spire once your application is underway.

It is best if you have your letters of recommendation sent by people who know your academic work and have an idea of your aptitude for teaching.

If your native language is not English, you must additionally present a minimum score of 80 on the TOEFL exam in order to enroll at UMass Amherst.

Tuition Fee

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International

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 24 months.
National

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

17399 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17399 USD per year during 24 months.

Regional Tuition: $31,727

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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