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Overview
Within the Instruction in Language Arts - Secondary Education program of the Northeastern Illinois University students complete coursework in two areas:
- a professional core composed of coursework in literacy foundations (theory and pedagogy), curriculum development, cultural diversity, assessment, media technology, and research
- a concentration in language arts with interdisciplinary coursework in education, reading, English, linguistics, and/or speech
Program Benefits
Graduates of this program will have updated and advanced knowledge of the theoretical foundations of literacy and language acquisition, principles of curriculum planning and development, language arts research, as well as instructional strategies for enhancing children’s acquisition of reading, writing, listening, and speaking competencies in culturally diverse classrooms. Throughout the program there is an emphasis on enhancing teachers’ leadership skills in developing and implementing language arts and English curricula.
Career Options
This program is for currently licensed teachers who are seeking to advance their careers with a focus on English/Language Arts at the Secondary Level.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cultural Pluralism And Schools
- New Directions In Teaching English In The Junior And Senior High School
- Media Technology For Educators
- Teaching Multicultural Literature In Middle And Secondary Schools Without Clinical Experience
- Writing Instruction In Middle & High School
- Modern Linguistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
45 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Literature Linguistics View 805 other Masters in Literature in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale)
- A current, valid, state teaching license
- Eighteen (18) credit hours undergraduate or graduate coursework in English literature/composition, linguistics, TESL, and/or speech
- Fifteen (15) credit hours of undergraduate or graduate coursework in education with at least one, 3 credit hour course in the methods of teaching reading or English
- Completed application with two letters of recommendation and official transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
19462 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 865 USD per credit during 24 months. -
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In-State
9720 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 432 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Chicago
1297 - 2491 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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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