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Overview
About Teaching English Education at University of Pittsburgh
Prepare for a rewarding career as a teacher with our Master of Arts (MAT) program in English Education. Our program pairs intensive coursework with student teaching opportunities to ready the next generation of English teachers.
The Master of Arts (MAT) program in English Education offers students a rigorous course of instruction in teaching English topics in grades 7-12. The MAT satisfies the requirements for earning a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate and provides students with a Master’s in Teaching upon graduation.
Our program approaches pedagogy centered on dialogic, student-centered instruction that addresses literature, literary theory, and writing in the secondary ELA classroom. We also focus on issues of equity, justice, and engagement in today’s schools.
Careers
The majority of our graduates go on to become English teachers in secondary settings. Many also teach classes in theater, film, or creative writing in their schools.
Some of our graduates ultimately decide to return to school and obtain either their Ph.D. or Ed.D, focused in various areas of educational research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Special Education
- English Literature
- English Composition
- English Electives
- English
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 10 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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More details
- Late applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on available space in the program.
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Teaching Teaching English View 212 other Masters in Teaching English in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application
- application fee of $50
- resume or curriculum vita
- Goal statement
- contact information for three academic or professional contacts to later be invited to provide letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 10 months. -
National
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 10 months. -
In-State
24962 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24962 USD per year during 10 months.
Part-time: LOCAL: $1,003 per credit NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: $1,728 per credit
Living costs for Pittsburgh
1148 - 1944 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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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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