Overview

School districts frequently award salary increases to teachers holding master’s degrees, and master’s degrees are usually required for part-time teaching at the community college or university level.

During the Secondary English Education program at California State University Northridge, students will:

Experience and implement innovative English Language Arts teaching practices, especially drawing on reform methodology and curricula.

Acquire greater fluency with educational technologies, including Internet resources, one-to-one technology implementation and digital communication.

Investigate current research in English Language Arts teaching and learning and how it translates into practice.

Conduct applied classroom-based research.

Deepen their knowledge and understanding of broad issues, policies and controversies that impact schools in general and English Language Arts teaching in particular.

Develop as leaders in English Language Arts education through presentations and participation in professional organizations and support networks.

Student Learning Outcomes

M.A. candidates are expected to develop as professional educators who demonstrate:

Reflective practice by critically examining their English language arts knowledge English pedagogical content knowledge and best-practice pedagogical skills to improve their diverse students’ learning.

Theoretical understanding by reading, synthesizing and evaluating theory and research in English language arts and in English pedagogies and applying research findings to their practice in diverse classroom and school settings.

Research skills by designing and conducting research ethically and effectively and presenting their findings at a professional level in oral and written forms.

Educational awareness of current national and state English language arts-based and general educational issues and how those impact schools.

Leadership by influencing policy and practice in educational communities through advocacy and example.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research in Secondary Education

Educational Issues and Implications for Multiethnic English and Literacy Classrooms

Technology in the Secondary Reading/Language Arts Curriculum

Theory and Research in the Teaching of Secondary School English

The Program in Reading and Literature Instruction in Multiethnic Secondary Schools

Issues in the Teaching of Composition and Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

GRE^®

3 _(analytical)

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Employment or experience as a teacher of English Language Arts or related field.

Teaching credential (may be waived for private school teachers or college instructors).

Submission of a completed department application.

Submission of a completed application to CSUN via Cal State Apply.

Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9464 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Student Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Los Angeles

Funding

Scholarships Information

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